Homelessness Escalates as California’s Recall Election Nears Homelessness Escalates as California’s Recall Election Nears
The country's biggest blue state faces a potential upheaval.
Jul 30, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
This Vermonter Is Attracting Support From Top Bernie Backers This Vermonter Is Attracting Support From Top Bernie Backers
Sanders’s campaign has been suspended, but key supporters say David Zuckerman carries the movement forward.
May 19, 2020 / John Nichols
10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics 10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics
From funding for the Census to Stacey Abrams’s persistence, progressives did score some victories this year.
Dec 24, 2019 / Steve Phillips
Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever
After narrowly winning Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, Democrat Andy Beshear will restore the vote to 100,000 ex-felons and end cruel workfare requirements for Medicaid recipients.
Dec 10, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize Impeachment Blew Up on Him in Kentucky Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize Impeachment Blew Up on Him in Kentucky
By the president’s own rubric, Democrats won where it mattered in Tuesday’s election.
Nov 6, 2019 / John Nichols
The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot
As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.
Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols
Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave
On November 5 voters can reject Trump and embrace criminal justice reform, rent control, and democracy in states and cities nationwide.
Nov 1, 2019 / John Nichols
Blue Wave, Meet Brick Wall Blue Wave, Meet Brick Wall
Progressives elected them to government. Now it’s time for Nevada’s Democrats to dream and act on their promise for change.
Oct 9, 2019 / Laura Martin
Scott Walker’s Allies Are Plotting One Last Power Grab in Wisconsin Scott Walker’s Allies Are Plotting One Last Power Grab in Wisconsin
Republican legislators are talking about using a lame-duck session to rewrite the rules to disempower the Democrat who beat Walker.
Nov 14, 2018 / John Nichols
Could Vermont Become the First State With Universal Broadband? Could Vermont Become the First State With Universal Broadband?
Gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist wants to bring utility populism to Vermont.
Oct 26, 2018 / Evan Malmgren