Election 2022

Police line outside the Pelosi home in San Francisc

After the Attack on Paul Pelosi, the GOP Again Is the Party of No Shame After the Attack on Paul Pelosi, the GOP Again Is the Party of No Shame

As recently as 2006, Republicans could take an internal political scandal seriously. Not anymore.

Nov 10, 2022 / Chris Lehmann

Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.)

In New York, Sean Patrick Maloney’s Out. Good. In New York, Sean Patrick Maloney’s Out. Good.

The Republican congressional encroachment may be bad news, but the DCCC chairman’s defeat was well-deserved.

Nov 9, 2022 / Alexis Grenell

Red Tsunami? More Like a Red Ripple.

Red Tsunami? More Like a Red Ripple. Red Tsunami? More Like a Red Ripple.

GOP midterm dreams crash as Trump’s candidates stumble and voters defend abortion rights.

Nov 9, 2022 / John Nichols

Stacey Abrams at her concession speech

In Georgia, Abrams Loses, While Warnock Hangs On In Georgia, Abrams Loses, While Warnock Hangs On

The Democratic coalition that delivered the Senate in 2020 seemed frayed this time around.

Nov 9, 2022 / Joan Walsh

The Future of Democracy Requires an Electorate Free From Fear

The Future of Democracy Requires an Electorate Free From Fear The Future of Democracy Requires an Electorate Free From Fear

This Election Day, we’re still striving to achieve FDR’s Four Freedoms.

Nov 8, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Buckle Up: This Could Be a Month-Long Election Night

Buckle Up: This Could Be a Month-Long Election Night Buckle Up: This Could Be a Month-Long Election Night

Here’s your guide on how to follow results from races that may not be settled until later this week—or possibly even in December with a Georgia runoff election.

Nov 8, 2022 / John Nichols

The crow at a rally for Sen. Raphael Warnock

Georgia Democrats Are Holding Their Breath Georgia Democrats Are Holding Their Breath

Record midterm early voting is a good sign. But everyone worries about massive GOP Election Day turnout.

Nov 8, 2022 / Joan Walsh

New Hampshire voters at voting booths in a gymnasium

A Libertarian Candidate Shares Her Abortion Story to Push Back on the Party’s Right-Wing Shift A Libertarian Candidate Shares Her Abortion Story to Push Back on the Party’s Right-Wing Shift

In May, the Libertarian Party removed support for abortion rights from its platform. Kelly Halldorson is running for governor of New Hampshire to fight the cooptation of her party ...

Nov 8, 2022 / Amy Littlefield

Meet the Woman Leading the Charge Against Bail Reform in New York

Meet the Woman Leading the Charge Against Bail Reform in New York Meet the Woman Leading the Charge Against Bail Reform in New York

The murder of her son radicalized Madeline Brame. Now, the right has embraced her as the muse of the movement to quash the most progressive bail reform law in the US.

Nov 8, 2022 / Sam Russek

Labor Rights Are on the Ballot

Labor Rights Are on the Ballot Labor Rights Are on the Ballot

If a union-backed constitutional amendment wins in Illinois, it will send a powerful message about the importance of defending worker rights.

Nov 7, 2022 / John Nichols

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