What Broke Monticello
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation had spent a decade shifting the center of gravity away from solely Jefferson-as-genius and toward the…
Platner, Collins, and the Peculiar Definition of Political Scandal
If graft is seen as normal, the ability for reform and even progress feels remote.
Will Lawrence Is Upending Conventional Wisdom on How to Win Congressional Districts
To some campaign organizers and observers, Lawrence’s lack of fit into the typical swing-seat candidate box is actually the reason…
Onward Christian Soldier
Sex trafficking hysteria galvanized Trump’s base, injecting a diabolical new twist into tired battles with old foes.
Pop-Up Super PAC Plays Dirty in Colorado’s First Congressional District
Outside interests have poured approximately $1.3 million into the race in a frantic bid to prevent the incumbent from losing…
A Bad Week for Billionaires
Americans both understand and loathe the dominance that big money wields over our politics.
Billionaire Wealth Tax Headed to the California Ballot
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who opposes the tax, tried to intimidate proponents into pulling the measure. It didn’t work.
The SAVE Act Comes for Everything
Trump can be a doddering, conspiracy-addled fool and still have people burrowed in his deep state who are strategic. That’s…
The Machine Breaks Down in New York
DSA and Mayor Mamdani’s candidates rocked establishment incumbents backed by unions and political bigwigs. In most cases it wasn’t even…
Reclaiming the Majority Is One Way to End Warrantless Surveillance
“This country is capable of having both security and liberty. The two are not mutually exclusive.”