‘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
Letters From the July 2-9, 2018, Issue Letters From the July 2-9, 2018, Issue
Mangled meaning… Border cruelty…
Jun 7, 2018 / Our Readers
Cynthia Nixon for Governor Cynthia Nixon for Governor
New Yorkers deserve a true progressive champion.
Jun 6, 2018 / The Nation
The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype
If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.
Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys? Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys?
For the first time in years, conservative incumbents are facing reform-minded challengers. Can the reformers prevail?
Jun 5, 2018 / Jessica Pishko
Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight? Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight?
The actor and activist is running to win—not just push Andrew Cuomo to the left. But can she convince voters she’s ready to govern?
Jun 5, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh