Election 2020

Poll: Majority of Young Americans Say US Democracy 'in Trouble' or Already 'Failed'

"After turning out in record numbers in 2020, young Americans are sounding the alarm."

Jessica Corbett · Dec 1, 2021

Congress Pushed to Pass Fix After Watchdog Finds 13 Ex-Officials Illegally Campaigned for Trump

Brett Wilkins · Nov 9, 2021

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as senior adviser Stephen Miller (C) listens during a round-table discussion on border security and safe communities with state, local, and community leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House on January 11, 2019. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

McEnany, McEntee, Miller, and More: Latest Jan. 6 Subpoenas Go Out for Trump Inner Circle

Jessica Corbett · Nov 9, 2021

'Our Democracy Faces an Existential Threat': Progressives Warn of GOP Attack on 2022 Elections

Brett Wilkins · Nov 8, 2021

Open Letter Warns Trump's 'Big Lie' GOP Poses Existential Threat to Democracy

Brett Wilkins · Oct 27, 2021

Congress Must Act to Protect Election Officials

Election officials nationwide are facing unprecedented threats to both their independence and personal safety.

Gowri Ramachandran · Aug 1, 2021

NY Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani From Practicing Law Over Trump Lies

The court pointed to "demonstrably false and misleading" claims of voter fraud made by former President Donald Trump's lawyer.

Andrea Germanos · Jun 24, 2021

Is the White Working-Class Turning to the Right?

The hunt for reliable data and the entanglement of race-class demographics in the era of Trump.

Les Leopold · Jun 8, 2021

Trump's Attack on the Postal Service Now Endangers Democracy

Asked to defend his attacks on the U.S. Postal Service, Trump has just lied about them.

Michael Hiltzik · Aug 12, 2020

A Message to the Left About Kamala Harris—And Us

If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are elected, they'll still be influenced by the powerful forces that have shaped their careers. All the more reason progressives cannot sit this one out.

Richard Eskow · Aug 12, 2020

Racist, QAnon Conspiracy Theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene Wins Georgia GOP Primary

Marjorie Taylor Greene's views "have no place on the ballot or in Congress," said DCCC chairwoman Cheri Bustos.

Lisa Newcomb · Aug 12, 2020

The US Postal Service Was Never a Business. Stop Treating It Like One

Congress should do everything in its power to ensure the U.S. Postal Service remains vibrant and strong.

Chad Marlow · Aug 12, 2020

Now Comes the Difficult Work of Pushing the Biden-Harris Ticket Left

If Biden's VP pick Kamala Harris is a "weather vane," then it's up to progressives to change the weather.

Natalie Shure · Aug 12, 2020

With Warren Sidestepped, Wall Street Execs Cheer Biden's Pick of Harris for VP

Biden's selection of the California senator comes after Wall Street executives made clear that they would prefer "almost anyone" but Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Jake Johnson · Aug 12, 2020

With Biden-Harris Ticket Set, Climate Groups Demand 'Transformative Action From Day One' If Elected

"Let's do our part to end this era of chaos and defeat Republicans up and down the ballot. Then, let's turn up to make a Biden-Harris administration lay the groundwork for a Green New Deal."

Jessica Corbett · Aug 12, 2020

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