Democrats Encouraged Military Veterans to Run in Midterms. The Results Were Mixed.
Out of 24 Republicans unseated by Democrats, a third were beaten by veterans and former national security officials.
Politics
A “Dragon Ball Z” Composer Unseated a Texas Republican Senator, and Other Down-Ballot Democratic Victories You Didn’t Hear About
First-time state legislative candidates from all walks of life won upset races on Tuesday.
Jeff Sessions Replaced by Aide Who Said Mueller Should Be Barred From Probing Trump Finances
Donald Trump replaced Jeff Sessions with an acting attorney general who has argued that Robert Mueller should be barred from investigating Trump's finances.
Women Built the 2018 Midterm Blue Wave — but the Last One Washed Them Out
In 2006, Democrats rode opposition to the president into control of Congress, but women were left behind.
The Fossil Fuel Industry Spent $100 Million to Kill Green Ballot Measures in Three States — and Won
One clear takeaway from the ballot initiatives in Arizona, Colorado, and Washington state is that fossil fuel money can buy elections.
Why Ben Jealous Lost the Maryland Governor’s Race
Ben Jealous didn’t lose because he ran on “Medicare for All” or a $15 minimum wage; rather, his campaign couldn’t raise enough funds to compete effectively.
The Efficiency of Brazil’s Elections Is a Stark Contrast to Voter Suppression and Deliberate Chaos in the U.S.
Brazil’s elections are plagued by virtually none of the problems that mar the credibility of U.S. elections year after year. Why?
In Victory, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Showed That Authentic Progressive Values Can Redefine Political Reality
On a night filled with hard losses, it was easy to forget that coming so close to victory in places seen as irredeemable also represented progress.
Progressives Win on Medicaid Expansion, Public Education, and Voting Rights Through Ballot Initiatives
In other states, progressive ballot initiatives on issues like criminal justice reform and a nurse-to-patient ratio flopped.
Intercepted Podcast
Chris Hedges on Elections, “Christian Fascists,” and the Rot Within the American System
Journalist Chris Hedges, actress Deborah Eisenberg, and musician and artist Lonnie Holley are this week’s guests.