Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s “Tough on Crime” History Has Become a Political Liability
Carolyn Maloney, a New York Democrat, has been among the most vocal supporters of aggressive police tactics. She’s facing a serious primary challenge.
Politics
Beyond Jamaal Bowman, Progressives Targeting New York Incumbents Up and Down the Ballot
A loose coalition of groups is backing insurgents running largely on the argument that New York’s budget crisis should be resolved by taxing the wealthy.
How to Mark Juneteenth in the Year 2020
Juneteenth celebrates emancipation from slavery, but it’s important to remember who forced it.
Rep. Eliot Engel's Positions on Foreign Policy Are Hawkish — and Shameful
Engel's votes on Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia put him in a hard-right minority inside his party. He faces a primary against Jamaal Bowman.
The Coronavirus Crisis
As States Struggle With Vote-by-Mail, "Many Thousands, If Not Millions" of Ballots Could Go Uncounted in November
The coronavirus pandemic has spurred states to boost vote-by-mail, raising worries that inconsistent policies could lead to problems counting mailed ballots.
That Time a Young Amy McGrath Sued Her Elementary School-Teacher Roommate
McGrath, now a Kentucky Senate candidate, won a judgment for an unpaid $116.77 electric bill, plus court costs, after the roommate complained of parties.
John Bolton Is Telling the Truth, but Let’s Not Forget His Horrible, Dangerous Career
Bolton didn’t just love endless wars. He even pushed infant formula in countries with contaminated water.
Josh Gottheimer Is a Democrat Who Votes Reliably With Republicans. His Primary Challenge Is Heating Up.
Arati Kreibich, a neuroscientist and Glen Rock Council member, is running a competitive race to unseat New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
Democratic Colorado Senate Candidate John Hickenlooper Once Described Black Ministers as “Articulate”
In recent weeks, Hickenlooper — the Democratic establishment’s pick for Senate — has had to apologize repeatedly for racial gaffes.
The AFL-CIO's Police Union Problem Is Bigger Than You Think
Some of the most controversial cop unions are unaffiliated with national groups, while large and progressive unions include an influential police presence.