Meet the Poster Boy for the GOP’s Trumpian Cult of Personality Meet the Poster Boy for the GOP’s Trumpian Cult of Personality
J.D. Vance was a loser. Now, he’s a nominee.
May 6, 2022 / John Nichols
Yes, We Will Fight for “Roe.” But We Are Also Mourning. Yes, We Will Fight for “Roe.” But We Are Also Mourning.
I’d like to say the folks at the Emily’s List gala were fired up and ready to fight—but that would be missing the undercurrent of trauma in the crowd.
May 4, 2022 / Joan Walsh
The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses
With legislation codifying Roe deadlocked in Washington, Democrats must focus attention and resources on statehouse elections.
May 4, 2022 / John Nichols
How Democrats Can Win Over Rural America How Democrats Can Win Over Rural America
It starts with respect.
May 4, 2022 / Chloe Maxmin and Canyon Woodward
The Here and Now of the American Left The Here and Now of the American Left
As students traveled home after YDSA’s winter conference, the future was still an open question, but their goal was clear.
May 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party
Progressive leader Nina Turner challenges establishment incumbent Shontel Brown in the state’s 11th Congressional District.
Apr 27, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Marjorie Taylor Greene Can’t Lie Her Way Out of the Fact That She Violated the 14th Amendment Marjorie Taylor Greene Can’t Lie Her Way Out of the Fact That She Violated the 14th Amendment
The Republican representative from Georgia has no place on this year’s primary or general election ballot.
Apr 26, 2022 / John Nichols
Kevin McCarthy Is a Terrible Liar Kevin McCarthy Is a Terrible Liar
But he’s lying to stay in Donald Trump’s good graces, so he’s protected—for now.
Apr 26, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Now Amazon Is Being Challenged in the Boardroom as Well Now Amazon Is Being Challenged in the Boardroom as Well
A campaign by New York and Illinois pension fund leaders, led by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, aims to pressure the company on its shocking record on workplace safety and ...
Apr 26, 2022 / Nathan Newman
McConnell and McCarthy Are Craven Trump Bootlickers, Part Infinity McConnell and McCarthy Are Craven Trump Bootlickers, Part Infinity
A New York Times “scoop” confirms what we already knew: The GOP leaders blamed Trump for January 6 and wanted him gone—but then caved.
Apr 21, 2022 / Joan Walsh