Texas Chose the Willie Nelson Slate Texas Chose the Willie Nelson Slate
The country singer was an enthusiastic supporter of the Democrats who won every major statewide race in Texas.
Nov 7, 2026 / John Nichols
Democrats Crushed Trump. Here’s What They Should Do Next. Democrats Crushed Trump. Here’s What They Should Do Next.
Seeking facile compromises with Trump is a fool’s mission—and voters who are hungry for change will not accept half-measures.
Nov 6, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel, John Nichols for The Nation
Kamala Harris on Expanding Democratic Power in the South Kamala Harris on Expanding Democratic Power in the South
A conversation with the former vice president about the fight for Democrats in the too-long-neglected South.
Nov 5, 2026 / Q&A / John Nichols
Abdul El-Sayed Triumphed. Trump and Islamophobia Lost. Abdul El-Sayed Triumphed. Trump and Islamophobia Lost.
Michigan’s next senator overcame a tidal wave of racism and money—and made history.
Nov 4, 2026 / John Nichols
Kamala Harris Has Her Eye on Today’s Gubernatorial Races Kamala Harris Has Her Eye on Today’s Gubernatorial Races
The former vice president reminds The Nation that, even if government is divided in DC, “a governor, as the chief executive of a state, can actually make things happen.”
Nov 3, 2026 / John Nichols
Ilhan Omar: “Trump Has an Unhealthy and Creepy Obsession With Me” Ilhan Omar: “Trump Has an Unhealthy and Creepy Obsession With Me”
The Minnesota representative tells The Nation that her targeting is “a deliberate attempt to distract the American people from the failures of this administration.”
Nov 2, 2026 / Q&A / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Is Leaving It All on the Field in the Final Days of the Midterms Bernie Sanders Is Leaving It All on the Field in the Final Days of the Midterms
The senator is mounting a relentless, urgent campaign to stop Trump, elect progressives, and transform US politics.
Oct 30, 2026 / John Nichols
“LULA!” Progressives Hail Brazil’s Stunning Election Result “LULA!” Progressives Hail Brazil’s Stunning Election Result
“The people united will never be defeated!” declares Zohran Mamdani.
Oct 26, 2026 / John Nichols
Gina Hinojosa Is Showing Democrats How to Run Against Republican Grifters Gina Hinojosa Is Showing Democrats How to Run Against Republican Grifters
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate has closed the gap in Texas by focusing relentlessly on Greg Abbott’s corruption.
Oct 16, 2026 / John Nichols
Minnesota Has Ilhan Omar’s Back Minnesota Has Ilhan Omar’s Back
Minnesotans say the raid on Omar’s home was all about politics. They also argue that it will backfire and generate boosted turnout for DFL candidates.
Oct 14, 2026 / John Nichols