Congress

Police officer outside grocery store shooting site in Buffalo

The US Needs a Better Gun Policy. Democrats Can Make It Happen. The US Needs a Better Gun Policy. Democrats Can Make It Happen.

The gun control movement faces many challenges, but advocates’ passion is rising.

May 17, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Elise Stefanik’s Crocodile Tears Over the Buffalo Massacre

Elise Stefanik’s Crocodile Tears Over the Buffalo Massacre Elise Stefanik’s Crocodile Tears Over the Buffalo Massacre

Two opportunists demonstrate the triumph of Trumpist racism and conspiracy theories.

May 16, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Ohio Voting Midterm Primary

At the Ballot Box and Beyond in Cincinnati At the Ballot Box and Beyond in Cincinnati

While interest in electoral politics may be low among young people, many on the left are still fighting for change through other means.

May 12, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch

Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch

The pandemic’s profoundly unequal toll has been made much worse by congressional inaction.

May 11, 2022 / Benjy Renton, Oni Blackstock, and Julia Raifman

President Biden claps during a speech in Cincinnati

Are Joe Biden, Democrats, Ready to Fight in a Post-“Roe” World? Are Joe Biden, Democrats, Ready to Fight in a Post-“Roe” World?

Reproductive freedom could give Democrats an edge if the party leadership weren’t so cowardly.

May 10, 2022 / Jeet Heer

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 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

Biden leaning his cheek on his fist.

The Democrats’ Losing Strategy The Democrats’ Losing Strategy

The last two Democratic administrations tried the “you don’t know how good you’ve got it” line and got trounced.

Apr 29, 2022 / John Nichols for The Nation

Nina Turner

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

Did Ranked-Choice Voting Make It Easier for 2 Republicans to Back Ketanji Brown Jackson?

Did Ranked-Choice Voting Make It Easier for 2 Republicans to Back Ketanji Brown Jackson? Did Ranked-Choice Voting Make It Easier for 2 Republicans to Back Ketanji Brown Jackson?

There is a good case to be made that the election systems in Alaska and Maine made it easier for Murkowski and Collins to show support for Biden’s Supreme Court nominee.

Apr 8, 2022 / John Nichols

193 Heartless Bastards in the House of Representatives

193 Heartless Bastards in the House of Representatives 193 Heartless Bastards in the House of Representatives

Most House Republicans voted against capping insulin costs. Why? They defended the right of greedy capitalists to be greedy capitalists.

Apr 7, 2022 / John Nichols

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