To Win in Nebraska CD 2, Democrats Need Strong Voter Turnout
Donors can help knock off one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the House by supporting organizing groups working to turn out voters in Omaha.
What Do Democratic Campaigns Spend Money on? (Hint: Not Turning Out Voters.)
The political ads that consume most campaign budgets can help Democrats win close elections. The problem is when so little money is left over for the longer-term work of connecting with new voters.
Bat Signal 2: The Biggest Investment Ever
In his latest call to action, Movement Voter Project’s founder argues that donors need to think differently — and with far greater urgency — about their giving capacity and the timing of their donations.
Balancing Long-term and Short-Term Priorities as a Political Donor
Donors need to prioritize winning battleground states, but we also need to expand the electoral college map in our favor, putting more states into play.
Recapturing the Single Most Important Value in American Life
The left has a growing opportunity to seize the upper hand in defining and owning the idea of freedom. How can donors help this work along?
A Scary Poll, a Good Election, and What Donors Should Do Next
Donors help shift the narrative around Biden and the economy by supporting organizations that are explaining to people how Democrats are building an economy that works for everyone.
Sending Up the Bat Signal: An Urgent Message for Progressive and Democratic Donors
Despite the extraordinary stakes of the 2024 election, many donors on the left are pulling back, creating funding shortfalls for progressive electoral groups. The ED of the Movement Voter Project lays it all out.
How to Help Win This Year's High-Stakes Legislative Races in Virginia
Democrats have a strong chance of winning back the House in the state and keeping the Senate — which would thwart Glenn Youngkin's agenda as well as his upward political trajectory. Here's where to give.
Is There a Fundraising Drought on the Left? And, If So, Why?
Stories of layoffs and budget cuts in the progressive ecosystem are spreading. Data confirms that both political and philanthropic giving is down. What are the causes of this slump? And what are the solutions to it?
The Problem With Giving to Candidates
The vast majority of Democratic donors prioritize giving to candidates over organizations, imagining that candidate quality can make a huge difference. But the ability of political campaigns to boost turnout and change minds is limited.
Is America's Political Stalemate Really So Impossible to Break?
The idea that America is now frozen into a 50-50 nation has become conventional wisdom in many circles. In fact, though, a large swath of the electorate is up for grabs and a realignment in favor of either party is possible.
Should You Give to Long-shot Candidates? And If So, Why and When?
With Congressman Colin Allred running against Ted Cruz, donors should think twice about signing up for the ride.
Paths to a Democratic Supermajority, Part 2: Scenarios for an “Electoral Lock” on the White House
What would it look like for Democrats to break through today's political deadlock to dominate presidential elections for years to come? In the latest in our blog series, we look at which states could flip next.
Paths to a Democratic Supermajority, Part 1: Does Anyone Have a Plan?
In a deadlocked political era, getting to 51-49 feels like a victory enough to many Democrats, never mind the pipe dream of 60-40. But it's worth imagining what it would take to achieve true Democratic dominance.
Paths to a Democratic Supermajority, Part 4: How to Rule the House
The deadlock in the U.S. House doesn't have to be a permanent, immutable feature of our deeply polarized politics. In fact, there is every reason to believe that Democrats can decisively shift the balance of power in the House
A Quick Primer on "Progressive Infrastructure"
Talk of building infrastructure has become ubiquitous in the progressive world, especially since 2016. But what exactly are we talking about when we use the term infrastructure? Here's a rundown of the types of organizations under this rubric.
Democrats Are Turning Things Around in the Midwest. Here's How to Build on That Momentum
Signs are growing of a major Democratic turnaround in three key states that put Trump in the White House. But much work still needs to be done to improve progressive messaging and organizing.
Where to Give Right Now to Help Flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Funding is urgently needed for voter turnout efforts to secure a liberal majority of judges on the court. The good news: Donors have great options for investing in high-impact GOTV work in the state.
Paths to a Democratic Supermajority, Part 3: How to Dominate the Senate
Making major headway in the Senate will be no easy thing for Democrats; we’ll be lucky even to keep a majority in 2024. Over the long term, though, there is clearly a path to 60 seats.
Paths to a Democratic Supermajority, Part 2: Scenarios for an “Electoral Lock” on the White House
What would it look like for Democrats to break through today's political deadlock to dominate presidential elections for years to come? In the latest in our blog series, we look at which states could flip next.