Inside a Push to Turn Out Voters and Flip New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District
GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr. won this district by less than 9,000 votes in 2022. Action Together New Jersey is working to elect his challenger, Sue Altman, by targeting key voting groups in the district.
LUCHA is Working to Help Democrats Win in Arizona. Here’s How
The election in Arizona is likely to again be very close and the outcomes here will help decide who controls the White House, Senate, and House. A top organizing group is working to turn out voters, which could make all the difference.
Texas Turnout Works to Boost Youth Voting in the Rio Grande Valley
To boost voting by young Texans, a civic engagement group is working at schools in the Rio Grande Valley to get students excited about exercising power in our democracy.
What an Oregon Group, Next Up, is Doing to Turn Out Young Voters
A lot is riding this year on whether young people again turnout at record levels and Democrats sustain their strong margins with this group. Next Up is laser-focused on this challenge in OR-5 and elsewhere in Oregon.
Can Michelle Vallejo Beat Monica De La Cruz and Flip TX-15? Yes, With Strong Voter Turnout
The most competitive congressional district in Texas is a perfect case study of how Democrats could win control of the U.S. House if donors support grassroots efforts to engage voters.
How Forward Montana is Mobilizing the Youth Vote in a High-Stakes Election Year
Control of the U.S. Senate may hinge on the outcome of Jon Tester’s reelection bid in Montana. But a House seat is also in play. We look at what a key voter group is doing to turnout young voters.
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.
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.
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.