Midterm Elections

Larry Krasner and the Limits of "Law and Order"

by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Pennsylvania Republicans have launched a futile effort to impeach the reformist Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, defying local democracy to try to score political points through a backlash exploiting white voters' fears of crime. 

Progressives Can't Be Satisfied with "Better than Expected"

by Austin McCoy

Even if the Democrats manage to hold control of the House or Senate (or both), the reactionary politics on display in the campaign mean that there can be no rest for progressive organizers. 

Beschloss, Ben-Ghiat on the Stakes of the Midterms

NBC Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss and NYU History Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat discuss the concept of fascism and the danger facing the U.S with American Voices host Alicia Menendez. 

Richard Pildes: Our Elections are Too Frequent for Democracy to Work

by Richard Pildes

The legal scholar argues that the Framers' belief in frequent Congressional elections has resulted in time for governing being squeezed out by campaigning. 

The Harsh Truth Exposed by the Midterm Elections

by Peter Beinart

It’s not Trump who is running uphill against American tradition, it’s the people who are trying—with mixed success—to stop him.

Why the 2018 midterms are just as important as 2016

by Philip Klinkner

Midterm elections are often as transformational and consequential as presidential elections.

What Happened the Last Time Republicans Had a Majority This Huge?

In 1928, Republicans won 270 seats in the House. They were on top of the world.