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How a Native American Woman Defeated a 4-Term Republican Incumbent

How a Native American Woman Defeated a 4-Term Republican Incumbent How a Native American Woman Defeated a 4-Term Republican Incumbent

Ruth Anna Buffalo is changing politics in North Dakota.

Sep 17, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Meet the Only Member of Congress Who Has Been a FARC Captive

Meet the Only Member of Congress Who Has Been a FARC Captive Meet the Only Member of Congress Who Has Been a FARC Captive

Mark Pocan came to DC to do the right thing, consequences be damned.

Sep 10, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Tiffany Cabán

Next Left: Tiffany Cabán Has Only Begun to Fight Next Left: Tiffany Cabán Has Only Begun to Fight

What’s next for the progressive former Queens District Attorney candidate?

Sep 3, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Next Left: Greg Casar Is Bringing Progressive Politics to Texas—and He’s Winning

Next Left: Greg Casar Is Bringing Progressive Politics to Texas—and He’s Winning Next Left: Greg Casar Is Bringing Progressive Politics to Texas—and He’s Winning

Austin City Councilman Greg Casar is fighting to push his city—and one of the most reliably Republican states in the country—to the left.

Aug 27, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Want to Change Your City? Start In Your Community

Want to Change Your City? Start In Your Community Want to Change Your City? Start In Your Community

Helen Gym is a Philadelphia city councilperson who strongly believes that power doesn’t come from city hall—it comes from the people.

Aug 13, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

No Native American Women Had Ever Been Elected to Congress—Until Last Year

No Native American Women Had Ever Been Elected to Congress—Until Last Year No Native American Women Had Ever Been Elected to Congress—Until Last Year

Meet Deb Haaland, the representative from New Mexico who is putting Native issues front and center in our nation’s capital.

Aug 6, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job

When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job

That’s why Brianna Wu—a video game developer and cyber security expert—is running for congress.

Jul 30, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To

State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To

Sarah Godlewski is helping Wisconsinites prepare for climate change—and for retirement.

Jul 23, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Pramila Jayapal Is Not Backing Down

Pramila Jayapal Is Not Backing Down Pramila Jayapal Is Not Backing Down

This week on Next Left, the congressmember who knows a thing or two about shutting down racist policies.

Jul 16, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

The 29-Year-Old Politician Taking On the NRA in Florida

The 29-Year-Old Politician Taking On the NRA in Florida The 29-Year-Old Politician Taking On the NRA in Florida

Anna Eskamani was devastated by the Pulse nightclub shooting—but she took that anger and used it to fuel her successful run for office.

Jul 9, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

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