A Democrat Ran on Climate Change in a Republican Stronghold—and Won
Sean Casten's win in Illinois's 6th Congressional District is a lesson for the Democratic Party.
Midterm Elections
Is Climate Bipartisanship Dead?
Tuesday's elections wiped out moderate House Republicans on the Climate Solutions Caucus, but the group's organizer insists it will recover.
America Voted. The Climate Lost.
Fossil fuel companies spent record amounts to oppose pro-climate ballot initiatives, and it paid off.
Is a Liberal Takeover Afoot in Colorado?
The oil and gas industry says conservatives might flee the state if an anti-fracking ballot initiative passes on Tuesday.
Florida’s Referendum on Trump-Era Racism
The hostile race between Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis is the future of American politics.
Trump’s Closing Argument to Voters: Fascism
The president insists that he, not the Constitution, determines who is an American.
An Illogical Reason Not to Vote
Climate change defeatism is understandable. But it's not based in reality.
Trump’s Extreme (and Extremely Boring) U.S. Tour
The president is trying to rekindle the magic of 2016 by hitting the same familiar notes, but America is tuning him out.
How Trump Is Warping the Debate on Trans Rights
A leaked White House memo is an attempt not only to inflame voters, but also to degrade the conversation about gender in public life.
How Dark Money Groups Keep Their Donors Hidden
A new campaign finance disclosure rule was hailed as a "victory for transparency." But most groups found a way around it.
Beto O’Rourke Isn’t Running for Senate Anymore
With defeat in Texas likely, the Democratic rising star eyes 2020.
Why the Left Needs Nancy Pelosi
The former speaker is still Democrats' best option to lead the House—at least for now.
In Defense of Politicizing Hurricanes
There’s nothing wrong with tying unfolding tragedies to climate change.
Can the Democrats Fix Washington?
The prospect of a Democratic wave in the midterm elections this fall recalls the moment, nearly 50 years ago, when a group of young, liberal lawmakers swept into Congress on a mission to overturn the status quo. What can today's Democrats learn from the historic class of 1974?
Where Is the Left Wing’s Foreign Policy?
The lack of a cogent platform has become conspicuous under Trump.
Is It Time for Change at Our Revolution?
Veterans of Bernie Sanders's campaign for president could transform American politics—but only if they have their house in order.
Are West Virginia Republicans in Trouble?
With the defeat of Don Blankenship, establishment Republicans had a good night. But they also have some cause for concern.
Anti-Trumpism Is the Democrats’ Greatest Liability
Why campaigning against the president is the wrong way to defeat Republicans in this year's midterm elections
