Can Brandon Presley Shake Up Mississippi Politics? Can Brandon Presley Shake Up Mississippi Politics?
The second cousin of Elvis Presley is running for governor in a state where Democrats hardly get elected.
Sep 7, 2023 / Feature / John Nichols
The Road to a Democratic Congress Could Run Through Alabama The Road to a Democratic Congress Could Run Through Alabama
A court will intervene to create a second majority-Black district in a state that has used gerrymandering to boost the GOP.
Sep 6, 2023 / John Nichols
Most Pro-Labor President in History? Joe Biden’s Not There Yet. Most Pro-Labor President in History? Joe Biden’s Not There Yet.
Biden’s done a lot. But he’s got to do a lot more to get union membership numbers up.
Sep 4, 2023 / John Nichols
The UAW Is Prepared to Strike, and Bernie Sanders Has Their Back The UAW Is Prepared to Strike, and Bernie Sanders Has Their Back
In a fight over the future of work, the labor committee chair recognizes that autoworkers need a fair share of burgeoning profits.
Aug 31, 2023 / John Nichols
Trump’s Trials Will Disrupt the Entire 2024 Political Calendar Trump’s Trials Will Disrupt the Entire 2024 Political Calendar
The Republican nominating process will be the footnote to courtroom drama. The question now is whether Democrats will be able to develop a counternarrative.
Aug 29, 2023 / John Nichols
The Conservatives Who Read the Constitution— and Found It Disqualifies Trump The Conservatives Who Read the Constitution— and Found It Disqualifies Trump
Asa Hutchinson is the only Republican presidential candidate with the courage to discuss the 14th Amendment.
Aug 28, 2023 / John Nichols
The Scariest Lie at the GOP Debate Wasn’t About Donald Trump The Scariest Lie at the GOP Debate Wasn’t About Donald Trump
The debate confirmed two things: that climate denial is thriving in the GOP, and that these candidates will do absolutely nothing to save the planet.
Aug 24, 2023 / John Nichols
Tonight’s GOP Debate Could Put the Final Nail in Ron DeSantis’s Political Coffin Tonight’s GOP Debate Could Put the Final Nail in Ron DeSantis’s Political Coffin
Trump has trashed DeSantis for months. Yet the Florida governor apparently plans to defend Trump in the debate. Dumb move!
Aug 23, 2023 / John Nichols
Ada Deer Was an Epic Figure in US History Ada Deer Was an Epic Figure in US History
The late Indigenous leader forced the government to recognize tribal sovereignty and broke through a staggering number of barriers.
Aug 21, 2023 / John Nichols
Trump’s (Still) the One Trump’s (Still) the One
Despite the Georgia indictments—and all his other legal troubles—Democrats are still going to have to beat him next November.
Aug 17, 2023 / John Nichols