For south Texas Democrats, an intraparty test of abortion politics
One of the first tests of just how much abortion will motivate Democratic voters will come in a primary runoff in a South Texas district...
In Arizona, a swing state swings to the far right
Arizona shows just how firm of a grasp former President Trump and his election conspiracy theories still have at every level of the party, from...
Russia’s attack rallies a divided nation: the United States
After two years of political divisions and economic disruptions, many Americans say they are coming together around a common cause: support for Ukraine.
Democrats struggle to energize their base as frustrations mount
Even as President Joe Biden achieves some significant victories, Democrats are warning that many of their most loyal supporters see inaction and broken campaign promises.
Republican celebrations and Democratic anger reveal a widening political divide
Like so much else in modern America, Friday’s acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse both revealed and widened the split between the country’s hostile political factions.
From outsider to insider: Karen Bass’ unexpected journey to power
Karen Bass, 66, a congresswoman and head of the Congressional Black Caucus, is among the leading candidates being considered for vice president by Joe Biden....
COVID-19 is deadliest where Democrats live, adding to nation’s strife
The pandemic has divided the country in ways that have never played out so vividly before in a public health crisis. For scholars who study...