Why Donna Edwards Lost—and Why It Matters for the Future of the Democratic Party Why Donna Edwards Lost—and Why It Matters for the Future of the Democratic Party
Black women are the bedrock of the party, and yet Edwards’s loss is a sign that they still don’t have a place at the table.
Apr 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh
This Is How Clinton Won New York This Is How Clinton Won New York
Tuesday may have marked the beginning of the end of the race for the Democratic nomination.
Apr 20, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Surprise: New York Democrats Like the Democratic Party! Surprise: New York Democrats Like the Democratic Party!
And the Sanders campaign is making enemies with its attacks.
Apr 18, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Need Better Answers on the 1994 Crime Bill Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Need Better Answers on the 1994 Crime Bill
At last night’s debate, Clinton offered a grudging apology for “unintended” outcomes. Sanders wasn’t pressed on his vote for it—and he should be.
Apr 15, 2016 / Joan Walsh
The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s
Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.
Apr 11, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This
The Sanders campaign is where Clinton was in 2008. If it wants to do better, it should learn from her lessons.
Apr 7, 2016 / Joan Walsh
We’ve Had 1 Black Woman Senator in 227 Years. Donna Edwards Is Running to Change That. We’ve Had 1 Black Woman Senator in 227 Years. Donna Edwards Is Running to Change That.
The progressive congresswoman’s personal story and reputation as a fighter has her surging in Maryland.
Apr 5, 2016 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Fear and Hate Drove Arizona’s Republican Primary Fear and Hate Drove Arizona’s Republican Primary
Sheriff Joe Arpaio rallied the GOP and repelled Democrats as a polarized Phoenix electorate helped choose the next president.
Mar 23, 2016 / Joan Walsh
What’s Wrong With Bernie Sanders’s Strategy What’s Wrong With Bernie Sanders’s Strategy
Building a Democratic coalition out of white, working-class voters won’t succeed. Just ask Hillary Clinton circa 2008.
Mar 21, 2016 / Joan Walsh
It Is Still Donald Trump’s Party It Is Still Donald Trump’s Party
Rubio quits. Kasich wins Ohio. Cruz holds on. But it is still Donald’s night.
Mar 15, 2016 / Joan Walsh