The Democratic Establishment’s Mess in Wisconsin
On the verge of a potential governing trifecta, state party leaders have hopscotched from candidate to candidate in the governor’s…
Jay Clayton’s Subpoena Slop Job
There's little indication prosecutors followed department regulations in filing the subpoenas. This hasn’t hindered Clayton’s career advancement—but it may limit…
Who’s the Most Concerned About Maine?
Backed by Graham Platner’s enthused volunteers, Troy Jackson harnessed those grassroots organizers to his union supporters and crushed the statewide…
Reconciling with Inaction
Republicans are unlikely to get much of anything done between now and the election.
Michigan Auto Engineer Marries Progressivism and Business Sense
Not long ago, a common critique on the left was that small business owners are just as bad as C-suite…
Proportional Representation Gets a New Look
Supreme Court decisions and unrestrained partisan gerrymandering are focusing attention on a fundamental election reform. But one version is more…
Jackson Earns Senate Nomination Sweep
Jackson will take on Maine Sen. Susan Collins as a substitute for Graham Platner on the November ballot.
As the CBC Condemns Will Lawrence, Local Black Leaders Back Him Up
Black residents have expressed general agreement that some of their representatives are too wedded to the establishment.
Clayton’s Trump Loyalty Becomes a Problem for Warrantless Spying
For all of the claims that Jay Clayton is a saner, more acceptable DNI nominee than Bill Pulte, the two…
Rising Momentum for Another Progressive Champion
“You’d think it’s a fable but it’s true,” he said. “It’s a foreign government—not AIPAC but Israel—intervening in our politics…