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.
Politics
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.
Deconstructed Podcast
Midterms Special: Who Won, Who Lost, and What Will Happen Next?
It wasn’t quite the blue wave, but the Democrats, while unable to win the Senate, took back control of the House for the first time since 2010.
The Midterm Results Gave Everybody Just Enough to Keep Fighting
The failure to deliver a knockout blow to Trump will exacerbate tensions within the Democratic Party, torn between its progressive and centrist wings.
Democrats Have Moved Significantly to the Left Since 2010, New Study Shows
Democratic candidates for the U.S. House and Senate have embraced progressive policies like "Medicare for All" at much higher rates than they did in 2010.
Here Are the Key Moments From Election Night 2018
As the votes were counted, The Intercept provided updates on the races that decided control of the House, the Senate, and several governor’s mansions.