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May 13, 2026
Timothy Noah
California Shows Why Nonpartisan Primaries Stink
They’re supposed to weed out extremists, but in California, the governor’s race may end up being a contest between two MAGA loudmouths.
May 13, 2026
Kate Aronoff
Here’s How Democrats Should Talk About Climate Change
Rather than treating it like a niche issue, candidates should offer concrete policies that assume global warming is the context in which all politics happens.
May 12, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Nebraska Votes in Primary Election Filled With Undercover Plants
This may be one of the most confusing primary elections ever.
May 12, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Epstein Survivors Testify Publicly for the First Time
Women who survived Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are testifying publicly thanks to House Oversight Democrats.
May 8, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Alabama Republicans Pass Last-Minute Gerrymander in Middle of Election
Republicans want to stop an active election so they can redraw the maps and strip Black political power.
May 8, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Virginia Vows to Fight Court Ruling Striking Down Democrats’ Map
Virginia’s Democratic leaders are promising to fight the state Supreme Court decision to block their redistricting referendum.
May 7, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Protests Erupt as Tennessee Republicans Erase Only Democratic District
Tennessee Republicans have carved up the city of Memphis, eliminating the only majority-Black district in the state.
May 7, 2026
Alex Shephard
Democrats Have a Joe Biden Problem. Again.
The former president is reentering politics at the worst possible time.
May 7, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Democrats Probe How Much Trump Pardon Recipients Paid to Get Free
Congressional Democrats have launched an investigation into the “pay to play” scheme.
May 6, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Former DOJ Official Targeted Virginia Democrat to Help Trump
Lindsey Halligan was reportedly trying to charge the Virginia lawmaker long before the FBI raid.
May 6, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Tennessee Republicans Kick Out Democrats as They Vote on New Map
“This is the Republicans’ white power rally,” warned state Senator Gloria Johnson, as protesters shouted down the GOP.
May 6, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Who Tipped Off Fox News to FBI Raid of Democratic Leader’s Office?
Fox News got suspiciously lucky being there right when the FBI raided the office of Virginia Senate Leader L. Louise Lucas.
May 6, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
FBI Raids Office of Top Democratic Leader in Redistricting Wars
Virginia’s L. Louise Lucas has been unafraid to stand up to Trump. Now, she’s become a target after a major victory.
May 4, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Ordered Republicans to Try to Win Over John Fetterman
Republicans are promising Senator John Fetterman a lot—if only he switches parties.
April 26, 2026
Perry Bacon
Hochul and Menin Should Not Become New York’s Sinema and Manchin
The governor and City Council speaker need to let Zohran Mamdani govern on all the things he ran on.
April 23, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Democrats Are Pissed Another One of Their Own Has Died in Congress
Democratic members of Congress know they have an age problem—and it’s hurting them.
April 23, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Senate Republicans Ram Through Plan to Bankroll ICE in Dead of Night
Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to cut out Democrats from the funding process.
April 22, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Starts Nonsensical Conspiracy After Major Redistricting Defeat
President Trump can’t accept the staggering loss for Republicans in Virginia.
April 22, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Democratic Congressman, 80, Dies in Office After Announcing Reelection
Democratic Representative David Scott had a terrible habit of not voting in elections.
April 22, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
MAGA Loses It as Trump’s Redistricting Plot Backfires
Republicans are disturbed they’re losing the fight they started, following a major win in Virginia.
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