State and Local Elections

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll? Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

It’s been a big year in progressive politics. The Nation recognizes the year’s top progressive people and ideas shaping the future.

Dec 24, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

“Traditionally it’s always been Republicans suppressing votes,” he said. State attorneys general must investigate the GOP’s voter suppression tactics.

Dec 24, 2019 / John Nichols

A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving

A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving

Your tax dollars end up doing a lot of harm. Here’s a way to offset the damage.

Dec 20, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever

Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever

After narrowly winning Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, Democrat Andy Beshear will restore the vote to 100,000 ex-felons and end cruel workfare requirements for Medicaid recipients.

Dec 10, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Nate McMurray Wants To Un-Trump Upstate New York

Nate McMurray Wants To Un-Trump Upstate New York Nate McMurray Wants To Un-Trump Upstate New York

With Chris Collins out of office on insider trading charges, Democrats are hoping to turn one of America’s reddest districts blue in an upcoming special election.  

Dec 4, 2019 / Raina Lipsitz

Republican Attacks on Abortion Don’t Send Democrats Running Scared Anymore

Republican Attacks on Abortion Don’t Send Democrats Running Scared Anymore Republican Attacks on Abortion Don’t Send Democrats Running Scared Anymore

In Virginia, Democrats won back the statehouse despite Republicans’ blatant lies.

Dec 3, 2019 / Feature / Joan Walsh

The Politics of Abortion Is Entering a New Era

The Politics of Abortion Is Entering a New Era The Politics of Abortion Is Entering a New Era

The Supreme Court won’t protect abortion access anymore. But thousands of activists will.

Dec 3, 2019 / Emily Douglas

Rural America Has a Young People Problem

Rural America Has a Young People Problem Rural America Has a Young People Problem

Democratic politics will lose all remaining connection with rural areas of the country if young people leave home and never come back.

Nov 29, 2019 / Karen Rothmyer

Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color

Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color

Strategic organizing helped turn this red state blue—but is the national party willing to learn from its example?

Nov 22, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason

Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason

Between new fees for asylum seekers and withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, the United States is trying to stand out in all the wrong ways.

Nov 12, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

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