Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022 Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022
If Democrats appease Manchin and fail to act on the climate crisis, they will lose a vital appeal to the young voters they need to win.
Oct 25, 2021 / John Nichols
The Most Progressive Governor In America? The Most Progressive Governor In America?
Many who were once skeptical of the former investment banker now admit that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s policies are compassionate and forward-thinking.
Oct 20, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Shows Democrats How to Deal With Joe Manchin Bernie Sanders Shows Democrats How to Deal With Joe Manchin
In a Sunday opinion piece, Sanders reminds West Virginians that their senator is blocking Medicare expansion and policies that lift children out of poverty.
Oct 19, 2021 / John Nichols
Why Won’t New York’s Top Democrats Back the Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Buffalo? Why Won’t New York’s Top Democrats Back the Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Buffalo?
India Walton inspired a grassroots movement that won the Democratic primary. But the state party refuses to endorse her, and so does Governor Hochul.
Oct 15, 2021 / John Nichols
Trump’s Coup Attempt Is Far From Finished Trump’s Coup Attempt Is Far From Finished
Trump is preparing to run in 2024, but a new Senate report detailing his sedition gives officials the evidence they need to disqualify him from completing the coup.
Oct 11, 2021 / John Nichols
Biden Should Be Selling His Plan, Not Compromising Away Its Promise Biden Should Be Selling His Plan, Not Compromising Away Its Promise
Instead of downsizing his infrastructure plan to appease Manchin and Sinema, the president should rally the people to defeat corporate greed.
Oct 7, 2021 / John Nichols
Pramila Jayapal’s Perfect Pitch Pramila Jayapal’s Perfect Pitch
The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair is standing firm against Manchin, Sinema, and corporate “centrists,” and winning accolades as a master negotiator.
Oct 5, 2021 / John Nichols
She Should Have Been the First Woman Democratic Nominee for Vice President She Should Have Been the First Woman Democratic Nominee for Vice President
Frances “Sissy” Farenthold, who died Sunday, argued almost 50 years ago that a woman should be on the presidential ticket.
Oct 1, 2021 / John Nichols
When Democrats Go Small, They Lose Big When Democrats Go Small, They Lose Big
If Democrats allow corporate-aligned “centrists” to downsize the budget plan, abandoning FDR’s legacy, they will lose not just the battle but the war.
Sep 30, 2021 / John Nichols
Why Are Party Leaders Still Propping Up Henry Cuellar as a Democrat? Why Are Party Leaders Still Propping Up Henry Cuellar as a Democrat?
Top Democrats have long covered for Cuellar—the only House Democrat to vote against protecting abortion rights—while he has sided with big business against the interests of working...
Sep 28, 2021 / John Nichols