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January 8, 2019
Alex Shephard
Joe Biden’s Presidential Delusions
The former vice president thinks his appeal with white working-class voters makes him the best Democrat to take on Trump. He's mistaken.
October 16, 2018
Magazine
Sarah Jones
How Obamacare Became a Winning Issue
Eight years ago, the plan cost Democrats Congress. Now it’s going to help them take it back.
May 9, 2018
Magazine
Vauhini Vara
California Dreaming
Opposition to the president in Orange County has boosted hopes of a wave election this fall. But Democrats need more than anti-Trump anger to win.
May 8, 2018
Alex Shephard
A Public Option for the Internet
A new proposal outlines the way Democrats can make greater broadband access a reality.
March 29, 2018
Magazine
Kim Phillips-Fein
Company Men
The 200-year legal struggle that led to Citizens United and gave corporations the rights of people
February 14, 2018
Emily Atkin
Did Flint’s Water Crisis Damage Kids’ Brains?
Third-grade reading proficiency has plunged in the lead-poisoned city, setting off a debate about the possible causes.
September 13, 2017
Magazine
Jeet Heer
#AlwaysTrump
No matter how he leaves the White House, we'll never be rid of Trump—and all that he represents about America.
September 7, 2017
Magazine
Ben Austen
Running on Hope
Ravi Gupta is recruiting a fresh slate of candidates to take down Trump. But can a former Obama staffer forge a new path for Democrats?
June 14, 2017
Emily Atkin
Flint’s water crisis killed people. Now Michigan officials face manslaughter charges.
April 6, 2017
Magazine
Mark Binelli
The Fire Last Time
An elite police squad was supposed to clean up the streets of 1970s Detroit. Instead, it terrorized African Americans, and turned the city into a battleground.
March 9, 2017
Magazine
Kevin Baker
It’s Time for a Bluexit
A declaration of independence from Trump's America.
February 15, 2017
Magazine
Steve Friess
Inside the Recount
Jill Stein and a ragtag team of computer experts decided to take America's elections to court. Here's how it all went wrong.
July 22, 2016
Saif Alnuweiri
Republican-led voter suppression efforts just had a really bad week.
March 3, 2016
Anna Clark
Flint Prepares to Be Left Behind Once More
After the Democratic candidates depart, the city may be on its own again.
February 12, 2016
Rebecca Leber
Michigan officials warned as far back as 2013 that Flint’s water could become poisonous.
January 29, 2016
Rebecca Leber
The GOP can’t be bothered with Flint’s water crisis.
January 22, 2016
Rebecca Leber
The EPA’s Silent, Guilty Role in the Flint Water Crisis
Michigan's governor has borne the brunt of the blame, but there's plenty to go around.
January 21, 2016
Rebecca Leber
Governor Rick Snyder’s chief of staff dismissed Flint people “looking for someone to blame.”
November 5, 2014
Jonathan Cohn
You Know Unions Are Weak When Disgruntled Autoworkers Can't Oust a GOP Governor
October 10, 2014
Alec MacGillis
A Corporate Bully Got the "Bargain of the Century" Thanks to This GOP Senate Candidate
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