A Serious Push for Free College in California A Serious Push for Free College in California
A ballot initiative campaign to restore tuition-free college in California is gaining momentum for the November election, a model other states could follow.
Feb 6, 2018 / Chuck Collins
Latinos Are the Key to Taking Back the Senate in 2018 Latinos Are the Key to Taking Back the Senate in 2018
A smart infusion of time and money could flip Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.
Jan 31, 2018 / Steve Phillips
Meet the Candidate Running to Fix Michigan’s Brutal Housing Policies Meet the Candidate Running to Fix Michigan’s Brutal Housing Policies
Abdul El-Sayed would be the first Muslim-American governor in US history.
Jan 29, 2018 / David Dayen
Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting
The Republican governor is refusing to call special elections to fill vacant legislative seats, as his allies attack nonpartisan oversight of elections.
Jan 25, 2018 / John Nichols
The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown
It’s the grassroots activism that could end Republican control of Congress.
Jan 25, 2018 / John Nichols
Tell Congress: No More Deals Without the Dream Act Tell Congress: No More Deals Without the Dream Act
You can also help find progressive women who want to run political campaigns.
Jan 23, 2018 / NationAction
Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks
Democrats should stop supporting a bill that would loosen the reins on Wall Street.
Jan 23, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Women Aren’t Just Marching Against Trump—They’re Running Against Trumpism Women Aren’t Just Marching Against Trump—They’re Running Against Trumpism
As women take the lead in flipping Republican statehouse seats to the Democrats, candidates like Maine’s Diane Russell are eyeing governorships.
Jan 19, 2018 / John Nichols
The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin
In a district that backed Trump 55-38, Patty Schachtner sweeps to victory with a result that has shocked the state—and Governor Scott Walker.
Jan 17, 2018 / John Nichols
Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue
Turning Texas blue?
Jan 11, 2018 / Our Readers