State and Local Elections

Georgia State Rep. Park Cannon under arrest

Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s New Anti-Voting Law Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s New Anti-Voting Law

It’s tailor-made to stop the expansion of the electorate that doomed Republicans in 2020 and 2021. Here’s how to fight back.

Apr 1, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Jody Hice

America’s Most Dim-Witted Critic of Voting Rights Is Trump’s Pick for Georgia Secretary of State America’s Most Dim-Witted Critic of Voting Rights Is Trump’s Pick for Georgia Secretary of State

No one in Congress makes worse arguments for undermining democracy than Jody Hice. So, of course, Trump wants him running elections.

Mar 25, 2021 / John Nichols

Governor Gavin Newsom Visits School To Highlight State's Reopening Efforts

The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice

An effort to recall the California governor is aimed at blocking progress toward reducing wealth inequality and mass incarceration.

Mar 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Contemplation of Justice

The Supreme Court Is Poised to Find New Ways to Disenfranchise Black Voters The Supreme Court Is Poised to Find New Ways to Disenfranchise Black Voters

If the court gives the go-ahead to two new, blatantly discriminatory voting laws, we can say goodbye to free and fair elections.

Mar 5, 2021 / Elie Mystal

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump

The governor’s science denialism and Covid lies at CPAC far exceeded those of the former president.

Mar 5, 2021 / John Nichols

ex-felon registers to vote in Florida

Why Congress Must Pass Voting Rights Reform Now Why Congress Must Pass Voting Rights Reform Now

It’s the best way to stop the GOP’s accelerating voter suppression strategy—and to continue the fight for criminal justice reform.

Mar 5, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Andrew Cuomo

Democrats Need to Hold Andrew Cuomo Accountable Democrats Need to Hold Andrew Cuomo Accountable

The New York governor’s alleged misdeeds may pale next to Trump’s and the GOP’s crimes, but a worry about double standards is no excuse to junk all standards.

Mar 3, 2021 / Jeet Heer

Student voting on campus

Even Blue States Suppress Student Voters Even Blue States Suppress Student Voters

The ongoing struggle to diminish the student vote in New York’s 19th Congressional District, a purple patch of the Hudson Valley, has echoes nationwide.

Mar 2, 2021 / StudentNation / Najwa Jamal

Steve Cobble Waged a 50-Year Campaign for Justice and for Peace

Steve Cobble Waged a 50-Year Campaign for Justice and for Peace Steve Cobble Waged a 50-Year Campaign for Justice and for Peace

The strategist who started with George McGovern, stood at Jesse Jackson’s side, and drafted Bernie Sanders into presidential politics has died.

Mar 1, 2021 / John Nichols

Cutting Down Our Future

Cutting Down Our Future Cutting Down Our Future

No infinite growth on a finite planet.

Feb 26, 2021 / OppArt / Michele Guieu

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