State and Local Elections

California Gubernatorial Candidate Larry Elder Hosts Election Night Event

Republicans Are on the Retreat in California Republicans Are on the Retreat in California

Shifting tides after the attempted recall vote show that voters are concerned more with policy than with rhetoric.

Jan 7, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

“We Have It in Our Power to Begin the World Over Again”

“We Have It in Our Power to Begin the World Over Again” “We Have It in Our Power to Begin the World Over Again”

Progressives can win the fight for democracy in 2022. To do so, they would do well to renew their acquaintance with Thomas Paine's wise message.

Jan 3, 2022 / John Nichols

These Progressives Fought the Good Fight in 2021—and Gave Us Hope for 2022

These Progressives Fought the Good Fight in 2021—and Gave Us Hope for 2022 These Progressives Fought the Good Fight in 2021—and Gave Us Hope for 2022

For a year that saw progress come slowly and presidential approval ratings decline, these progressives held the line, speaking truth to power, defending democracy, and showing up f...

Dec 28, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols

A Sheriff for the People

A Sheriff for the People A Sheriff for the People

Following her recent victory in New Orleans, Susan Hutson will become the first female Black sheriff in Louisiana history.

Dec 21, 2021 / Tom Gogola

Kshama Sawant: “We Won Because We Did Not Back Down”

Kshama Sawant: “We Won Because We Did Not Back Down” Kshama Sawant: “We Won Because We Did Not Back Down”

Big business attempted to recall Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant, but the socialist fought back aggressively—and that made all the difference.

Dec 16, 2021 / Jonathan Rosenblum

Beto O'Rourke with megaphone

Texas Is Winnable. Beto’s the Candidate to Do It. Texas Is Winnable. Beto’s the Candidate to Do It.

A Beto gubernatorial win isn’t only very possible—it could permanently reshape the national political landscape. 

Dec 15, 2021 / Steve Phillips

Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal

Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal

An interview with the newly elected mayor of Boston about building on the accomplishments of progressive pioneers and shaping a new politics at the municipal level.

Dec 14, 2021 / Q&A / John Nichols

Devin Nunes Is Trading Congress for Social Media

Devin Nunes Is Trading Congress for Social Media Devin Nunes Is Trading Congress for Social Media

With California’s electoral districts being redrawn, the Trumpist congressman is beating a hasty retreat.

Dec 10, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Jessica Cisneros

Jessica Cisneros Is the Future of the Democratic Party Jessica Cisneros Is the Future of the Democratic Party

A conversation with the 28-year-old human rights attorney, who will be facing one of the last anti-abortion, pro-gun Democrats left in Congress.

Dec 7, 2021 / Aída Chávez

Ron Johnson’s War on Free and Fair Elections

Ron Johnson’s War on Free and Fair Elections Ron Johnson’s War on Free and Fair Elections

As Senator Ron Johnson prepares for an expected 2022 reelection run, he wants to restructure how elections are conducted.

Dec 1, 2021 / John Nichols

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