How Graham Platner Went From Working-Class Oysterman to Maine's Zohran Mamdani
Graham Platner, an oysterman and veteran, runs a grassroots Senate campaign centered on economic populism, taxing billionaires, and universal healthcare.
Democrats Must Address the Real Reason They Want a Shutdown
Democrats are divided about whether to emphasize Trump's authoritarianism or focus on economic concerns while they seek unity to oppose a looming federal government shutdown.
Democrats need to embrace economic populism to win back young voters, says advocacy group leader
Young voters are primarily concerned about affordability—rising costs of housing, food, and education—over international issues, signaling a need for Democrats to address economic populism.