Here in Nebraska, Independents, Abortion Activists, and Even Former Felons May Determine the Result Here in Nebraska, Independents, Abortion Activists, and Even Former Felons May Determine the Result
With the presidential election thisclose, Omaha’s CD-2 could be decisive. Given the state’s long heritage of nonpartisan politics, that makes the race even harder to call
Nov 4, 2024 / Paige Oamek
If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now
“Let your voice speak now. Let your vote speak now. Otherwise, forever hold your peace.”
Nov 3, 2024 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Why the UAW’s Shawn Fain Is So Excited About Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn Why the UAW’s Shawn Fain Is So Excited About Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn
The union leader says that electing a genuinely working-class senator like Osborn could upend all of American politics.
Nov 2, 2024 / John Nichols
On the Ground in Georgia, Organizers Fight to Eke Out a Win On the Ground in Georgia, Organizers Fight to Eke Out a Win
Local Democrats are feeling more isolated than they have in previous election cycles, and voters are harder to reach. Why?
Nov 1, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Reproductive Freedom Is on the Ballot In New York Reproductive Freedom Is on the Ballot In New York
Abortion rights in New York State are protected, but not guaranteed. New York voters can fix that by turning their ballots over and voting for Proposition 1.
Nov 1, 2024 / Alexis McGill Johnson
The War on Gaza Is an Outrage. Sitting Out the Election Could Make It Worse. The War on Gaza Is an Outrage. Sitting Out the Election Could Make It Worse.
Either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump is going to win the presidency. Not voting, or voting third-party, risks putting Palestinians in even more danger.
Nov 1, 2024 / Katha Pollitt
Intimidation, Voter Suppression, and Racism in Indian Country Intimidation, Voter Suppression, and Racism in Indian Country
Obstacles to voting come in many forms during an election year—especially if you’re a Native voter.
Nov 1, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith
Why Are New York Politicians So Corrupt? Why Are New York Politicians So Corrupt?
The state’s political culture is—especially as evinced by its campaign finance laws—practically designed to encourage wrongdoing.
Nov 1, 2024 / Tisya Mavuram
Grassroots Groups Know How to Win This Campaign—Do They Have What They Need to Pull It Off? Grassroots Groups Know How to Win This Campaign—Do They Have What They Need to Pull It Off?
The Harris-Walz campaign needs every vote it can get. But the groups that do best at reaching every voter have, until recently, been underfunded this cycle, and need more support....
Nov 1, 2024 / Jodi Jacobson