Rural America Has a Young People Problem Rural America Has a Young People Problem
Democratic politics will lose all remaining connection with rural areas of the country if young people leave home and never come back.
Nov 29, 2019 / All Politics Is Local / Karen Rothmyer
Joe Biden’s Friends and Backers Come Out on Top—at the Expense of the Middle Class Joe Biden’s Friends and Backers Come Out on Top—at the Expense of the Middle Class
That’s the “Delaware Way.”
Nov 7, 2019 / Feature / Joseph N. DiStefano
Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize Impeachment Blew Up on Him in Kentucky Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize Impeachment Blew Up on Him in Kentucky
By the president’s own rubric, Democrats won where it mattered in Tuesday’s election.
Nov 6, 2019 / John Nichols
The Democratic Wins in Virginia Are What Happens When You Have a Smart Ground Game—and Fair Elections The Democratic Wins in Virginia Are What Happens When You Have a Smart Ground Game—and Fair Elections
Democrats flipped both chambers of the state legislature thanks to years of hard work, diverse and inspiring candidates—and district maps that didn’t discriminate against black vot...
Nov 6, 2019 / New Politics of Abortion / Joan Walsh
A Male Politician Was Accused of Sexual Assault and Now a Woman Is Paying the Price A Male Politician Was Accused of Sexual Assault and Now a Woman Is Paying the Price
Virginia Delegate Kelly Fowler’s opponent is blaming her for “silencing” Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax’s victims. Fowler is hitting back—hard.
Oct 30, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Can Virginia Democrats Win the Statehouse in 2019? Can Virginia Democrats Win the Statehouse in 2019?
The 11 extraordinary women who rode an anti-Trump wave to victory are trying to get reelected, and add to their numbers. All Republicans have to fight them are lies and fear—but th...
Oct 29, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Trump Has Gone to War Against California Trump Has Gone to War Against California
In his vengeful, mob-style way, Trump is attacking the Golden State both rhetorically and through policy measures. No matter where we live, we all have a dog in this fight.
Oct 15, 2019 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky
#MeToo Is a Story of Corruption #MeToo Is a Story of Corruption
The Weinstein investigation ignited a movement because it exposed the vulnerability that millions of working women face.
Oct 15, 2019 / Julie Kohler
Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance
Trump is inflicting enormous damage with his great and unmatched idiocy. But California continues to dance to its own tune, with a raft of progressive legislation.
Oct 11, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Blue Wave, Meet Brick Wall Blue Wave, Meet Brick Wall
Progressives elected them to government. Now it’s time for Nevada’s Democrats to dream and act on their promise for change.
Oct 9, 2019 / Laura Martin