Why Do So Many Americans Think Democrats Are Out of Touch?
The party appears to be struggling to convince the public it represents a better alternative to President Trump and the GOP.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Is There Any Room in the 'Big Tent' for Pro-Life Democrats?
Conflicts over reproductive rights have raised questions about who the party will accept, and who it will reject, in its coalition.
Rifts Over Abortion and Economic Populism Threaten to Divide Democrats
A debate over what it means to be a progressive is front-and-center as the party tries to rebuild.
A Divided Georgia District Braces for a Runoff as Jon Ossoff Falls Short
The Democratic challenger had a strong showing in a conservative district on Tuesday, but failed to earn enough votes to prevent another contest in June against Republican Karen Handel.
‘Protest Is Necessary, but Insufficient’
Anyone can create political power, Eric Liu argues in a new book, but opposition alone won’t win converts to a cause.
Is There a Case for Liberal Optimism in the Trump Era?
The Democratic Party has lost power at the national level and in state legislatures. Even so, Ruy Teixeira argues that liberals should feel hopeful about the future.
Republican Lawmakers Face Hostile Town-Hall Crowds
In response, some GOP members of Congress are attempting to show sympathy for voter concerns.
A Triumphant Moment for Elizabeth Warren
The Massachusetts senator is in the spotlight for criticizing the president’s agenda. The louder she opposes Trump, however, the more she may find her own actions closely scrutinized, and harshly judged.
Donald Trump and the Threat of Global Conflict
A conversation with Robert Jervis of Columbia University on the potential consequences of the president’s combative rhetoric
'He's Going to Continue to Create Chaos'
Dan P. McAdams, the author of The Atlantic’s June 2016 cover story “The Mind of Donald Trump,” shares what he learned about Trump and what might be expected during his presidency.