Magazine

Let the Affordability Bidding War Begin

by Paul Glastris February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Democrats have a stronger hand. They should raise their bets.

Podcast

How Democrats Won Virginia and New Jersey

by Matthew Cooper and Anne Kim December 3, 2025December 2, 2025

Let's be Friends: Zohran Mamdani, left, and Mikie Sherrill, right, two Democrats from opposite wings of the party, both campaigned on tackling corporate power to bring down prices.

Politics

Sherrill and Mamdani Just Showed How to Unify the Democratic Party—And Win

by Ben Winsor November 20, 2025November 19, 2025

Populist reaction to Trump: A populist backlash to Trump is brewing — and America’s allies in Canada, Europe, and the U.K. need to pay attention.

Politics

What America’s Allies Can Learn From Our Recent Elections

by Paul Glastris November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Latino Shift. New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill celebrates her win Tuesday in East Brunswick, N.J., buoyed by Latino voters swinging back toward Democrats.

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Latinos Swung Left This Week. That’s Trouble for the GOP’s 2026 Texas Redistricting Gambit

by Bill Scher November 7, 2025November 6, 2025

Democratic Sweep: Here Virginia Governor Elect Abigail Spanberger addresses supporters

Politics

Why Democrats Won

by Matthew Cooper November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Turbulent Descent: Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, is favored to become New Jersey’s next governor—but even skilled pilots can face rough landings in the Garden State.

Politics

Mikie Sherrill Braces for Landing in New Jersey Governor’s Race

by Matthew Cooper October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

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by Martin Longman February 7, 2020January 9, 2022

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Let the Affordability Bidding War Begin

How Democrats Won Virginia and New Jersey

Sherrill and Mamdani Just Showed How to Unify the Democratic Party—And Win

What America’s Allies Can Learn From Our Recent Elections

Latinos Swung Left This Week. That’s Trouble for the GOP’s 2026 Texas Redistricting Gambit

Why Democrats Won

Mikie Sherrill Braces for Landing in New Jersey Governor’s Race

Bernie’s Coalition Doesn’t Overlap With Dem’s House Majority

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