Barbara Head

Iowa is a deep red state with a Republican trifecta and state legislature. However, negative economic factors such as tariffs and cost increases on diesel and fertilizer from the IranContinue reading

Maine is generally considered a Democratic state, with the governor, two U.S. House representatives, and Maine legislature, all Democratic. The U.S. Senate seats are split, with one Republican and oneContinue reading

California is one of the Big Three Democratic strongholds – along with New York and Illinois – which have a combined 101 electoral votes where 270 are needed to elect.Continue reading

Governor Races to Watch

Why are Democratic governors critical? Democratic governors represent over 50% of our U.S. population, and especially in 2026, they play very important political roles. They provide independent checks and balancesContinue reading “Governor Races to Watch”

House Races to Watch

Facts – There are a total of 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all terms expire every two years. Currently, there are 217 seats held by Republicans,Continue reading “House Races to Watch”

Take Back the Senate!

Key Races to Watch While Democrats are still favored to win the House this November, post-election possession of the Senate is less certain – but likely to be close! OutContinue reading “Take Back the Senate!”

How to Overthrow an Autocrat: Protests and Turnout

Lessons from Hungary | On April 13, 2026, Hungarian voters handed Prime Minister Viktor Orban a crushing defeat, ending 16 years of far-right populist rule. During those years, Orban toreContinue reading “How to Overthrow an Autocrat: Protests and Turnout”

Spotlight on Sherrod Brown

Who Is Sherrod Brown? In 2024, political headwinds in Ohio were too strong – Will the wind be at his back in 2026? Democrat Sherrod Brown spent 48 out ofContinue reading “Spotlight on Sherrod Brown”

Lessons from the Illinois Democratic Primaries

On March 17, all eyes in Illinois were on the Democratic congressional primaries. In this staunchly blue state, most Democratic congressional nominees win their elections, so primaries are closely watched.Continue reading “Lessons from the Illinois Democratic Primaries”

Celebrate a Win

Recently, in a stunning victory against Trump, the Supreme Court struck down his illegal tariffs. The victory was even sweeter as the lead plaintiff in the court case, Learning Resources,Continue reading “Celebrate a Win”