How to Understand Democrats’ Disappointing Losses in State Legislatures How to Understand Democrats’ Disappointing Losses in State Legislatures
Trump had coattails while losing. Biden had almost none while winning. Plus, mediocre national messaging cost Democrats the chance to flip chambers. But they can’t—and won’t—give u...
Nov 18, 2020 / Joan Walsh
How Georgia Went Blue How Georgia Went Blue
Future elections must focus on community infrastructure, not just candidates.
Nov 17, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Melting Excuses Melting Excuses
Trump tries to drag democracy down the drain.
Nov 17, 2020 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes
Starting From Stockton Starting From Stockton
What this small California city can teach America about basic income.
Nov 17, 2020 / David Kirp
Nebraska’s Last Blue Electoral Vote? Nebraska’s Last Blue Electoral Vote?
Omaha gave Biden an electoral vote. The GOP wants to make sure that never happens again.
Nov 16, 2020 / Ross Benes
The Politics of Joy The Politics of Joy
Just because last weekend’s surge of solidarity and celebration can’t last doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter.
Nov 14, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan
Donald Trump Has Suffered a Defeat of Historic Proportions Donald Trump Has Suffered a Defeat of Historic Proportions
The president may deny reality, but he cannot change the fact that he is now losing the popular vote and the Electoral College by momentous margins.
Nov 12, 2020 / John Nichols
John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap? John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap?
Kasich claims the left harmed Democrats. Wrong. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and movements boosted turnout and helped swing key states.
Nov 9, 2020 / John Nichols
Portland Reelected ‘Tear Gas Ted’—but Still Wants Police Reform Portland Reelected ‘Tear Gas Ted’—but Still Wants Police Reform
Portland’s protest movement couldn’t oust Mayor Ted Wheeler, but the city overwhelmingly voted to create a new police oversight board.
Nov 6, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter