Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy
The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.
Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics
The former head of the NAACP is running for governor on a progressive platform that’s won endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and The Baltimore Sun.
Jun 25, 2018 / John Nichols
Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler
When other Republicans challenged Trump’s cruelty on immigration, the governor of Wisconsin made himself the president’s willing accomplice.
Jun 22, 2018 / John Nichols
David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue
Like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Garcia has the potential to turn out the rising electorate.
Jun 21, 2018 / Steve Phillips
How to Challenge the Elite Consensus for Endless War How to Challenge the Elite Consensus for Endless War
There’s only one way: We have to harness the energy of millions of fed-up voters.
Jun 20, 2018 / Feature / Andrew J. Bacevich
‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell ‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell
The Democrats need to get serious about supporting black women.
Jun 14, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles
Now We Know Why Scott Walker Was So Afraid of Special Elections Now We Know Why Scott Walker Was So Afraid of Special Elections
Democrats flip a historically Republican State Senate seat in an election the embattled governor of Wisconsin tried to block.
Jun 13, 2018 / John Nichols
How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression? How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?
Two words: Neil Gorsuch.
Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols
New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’ New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’
Anat Shenker-Osorio tells The Nation how talking racial justice amplifies progressive economic messages.
Jun 8, 2018 / Joshua Holland
Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue
Since Trump became president, Democrats have been on a legislative winning streak that sends a powerful signal about resistance politics.
Jun 7, 2018 / John Nichols