Forced Prison Labor Was Also on the Ballot Forced Prison Labor Was Also on the Ballot
Voters in four states—Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont—approved ending the practice of involuntary labor and slavery as punishment for a criminal conviction.
Nov 10, 2022 / Victoria Law
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
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.
GOP midterm dreams crash as Trump’s candidates stumble and voters defend abortion rights.
Nov 9, 2022 / John Nichols
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
Vote Like Your Rights Depend on It Vote Like Your Rights Depend on It
Today’s midterm elections will have a huge impact on the economy, abortion rights, the environment and many other issues.
Nov 8, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo, Hooked Hands, and Kathleen Blake
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
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
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