Trump and Vance, Cats and Dogs, and Haiti; Plus, Small-Town Trumpers Trump and Vance, Cats and Dogs, and Haiti; Plus, Small-Town Trumpers
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Amy Wilentz talks about Haitians in the US, and Sasha Abramsky reports on MAGA as a local political movement.
Sep 25, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
A Native Movement Hopes to Get Out the Vote. But Some Native Americans Say, “No Thanks!” A Native Movement Hopes to Get Out the Vote. But Some Native Americans Say, “No Thanks!”
Democrats in Indian Country are organizing under a slogan: “Voting is sacred.” But some Native Americans wonder why they should participate in a system that ignores them.
Sep 25, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith
In 2024, the Pundits Are Wronger Than Ever In 2024, the Pundits Are Wronger Than Ever
Most of the predictions, advice, and scolding emanating from the glow of TV news this year have proved flat-out wrong. Democrats should stop listening once and for all.
Sep 25, 2024 / Column / Chris Lehmann
Stop Killing Our Children! Stop Killing Our Children!
Is Netanyahu’s genocidal war making Israel safer?
Sep 24, 2024 / OppArt / Jos Sances
Trump Is Spiraling, and Getting Creepier, About Women Voters Trump Is Spiraling, and Getting Creepier, About Women Voters
In 2012, the GOP fielded candidates who didn’t know how our bodies worked. In 2024, Trump drones on about protecting us, and is equally disturbing.
Sep 24, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump’s Weak Ground Game Could Be His Undoing Donald Trump’s Weak Ground Game Could Be His Undoing
There is growing concern within the GOP that the Trump campaign’s get-out-the-vote operation is dangerously anemic.
Sep 24, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Can Kamala Harris "Win It All"? Can Kamala Harris "Win It All"?
The Democrats could win control of Congress and the White House—if they run a truly national campaign.
Sep 24, 2024 / Feature / John Nichols
Facing a Historic Gender Gap, Trump Decides to Browbeat Women Facing a Historic Gender Gap, Trump Decides to Browbeat Women
The former president is doubling down on paternalism and contempt.
Sep 23, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Jane Fonda to Young People: “Do Not Sit This Election Out” Jane Fonda to Young People: “Do Not Sit This Election Out”
Electing Kamala Harris and then pushing her to deliver is the only chance for climate survival, says the Hollywood actress and activist.
Sep 23, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard
The Trump Derangement Trap: Can Harris Break Out? The Trump Derangement Trap: Can Harris Break Out?
If she wants to build a governing majority, Harris needs a populist message and strategy that speaks to disaffected working people looking for change.
Sep 23, 2024 / Robert L. Borosage