State and Local Elections

Democrats Are Winning Their Fight for the States

Democrats Are Winning Their Fight for the States Democrats Are Winning Their Fight for the States

Democrats lost nearly 1,000 state legislative seats while Obama was in office. Under Trump, they’ve won back almost half. Can they close the gap this November?

Aug 25, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh

As Democrats Leave Cities, Rural Areas See an Uptick in Voter Registration

As Democrats Leave Cities, Rural Areas See an Uptick in Voter Registration As Democrats Leave Cities, Rural Areas See an Uptick in Voter Registration

A rural marketing campaign offering “solace in a more secluded setting” might give Republicans more than they bargained for.

Aug 20, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer

The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris

The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris

Beating Trump is the priority, but the progressive group says it’ll keep pressuring Biden to move left on economic, social, and racial justice issues.

Aug 14, 2020 / John Nichols

Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight

Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight

The president blurted out his determination to undermine voting rights in a Fox Business Network interview.

Aug 13, 2020 / John Nichols

Woody Guthrie Lives!

Woody Guthrie Lives! Woody Guthrie Lives!

Fighting Trump’s attack on our postal system.

Aug 11, 2020 / OppArt / Mike Shine

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

A bold and effective House member, Omar disrupts conventional wisdom. So those comfortable with the status quo want her gone.

Aug 10, 2020 / John Nichols

Omar Fateh

The Next Progressive Insurgent You Haven’t Heard of Yet The Next Progressive Insurgent You Haven’t Heard of Yet

In the district where George Floyd was killed, Omar Fateh wants to bring the progressive wave to the state legislature.

Aug 6, 2020 / Caleb Brennan

2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.

2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib. 2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.

2020 is shaping up to be an even bigger year than 2018 for insurgent Democrats seeking to move the party left.

Aug 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump Can’t Delay the Election—So He’s Trying to Make It a Chaotic Mess

Trump Can’t Delay the Election—So He’s Trying to Make It a Chaotic Mess Trump Can’t Delay the Election—So He’s Trying to Make It a Chaotic Mess

Trump is losing. So he’s lying. The way to counter his lies is with facts and an action plan for easy, safe, and fair voting on November 3.

Jul 30, 2020 / John Nichols

Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters?

Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters? Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters?

The Constitution says wealth barriers cannot be allowed to disenfranchise voters. But the court is letting Republicans keep a voter paywall in place.

Jul 17, 2020 / John Nichols

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