By Ande Jacobson

The 2026 midterm voting is finished. The election resulted in a sweeping Democratic victory which is good news for democracy in the US. The Democrats have won majorities in both the US Senate and the House of Representatives as well as a majority of state legislatures and governor’s mansions. While it’s tempting to dream big right now, it’s crucial to have realistic expectations for how we move forward. We should absolutely contact our new congress critters to let them know what we want, but we also have to recognize that it’s much easier to destroy things than it is to build things or repair the damage that has been done. That said, what do realistic expectations look like once the new Congress has been seated in January 2027? Continue reading →