Biden’s Grief Versus Trump’s Grievances Biden’s Grief Versus Trump’s Grievances
The two presidential candidates have very different approaches to loss.
Aug 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Obama’s High-Minded Civics Lesson Asks Too Much of Us Obama’s High-Minded Civics Lesson Asks Too Much of Us
The storied orator frames the case against Trump as a matter of democracy and decency. But democracy also includes results.
Aug 20, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Moral Power of Michelle Obama’s Anti-Politics The Moral Power of Michelle Obama’s Anti-Politics
The former first lady makes the personal case against Donald Trump.
Aug 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer
QAnon Is the Future of the Republican Party QAnon Is the Future of the Republican Party
Even if Trump loses in November, the influence of this unhinged conspiracy theory will only grow.
Aug 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Why Trump Is Using Birtherism Against Harris Why Trump Is Using Birtherism Against Harris
Trump has set himself up as America’s ICE agent, with the right to question his rival’s citizenship.
Aug 14, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well
Malleable and driven, Joe Biden’s running mate will adapt to the emerging crisis.
Aug 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Last Temptation of Jerry The Last Temptation of Jerry
A scandal at Liberty University proves that white evangelicals are starting to copy Trump.
Aug 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
A Biden Administration Will Have to Confront Trump’s Corruption A Biden Administration Will Have to Confront Trump’s Corruption
If Biden wins the presidency, he’ll face strong pressure to move on in the name of national unity. He’ll have to resist.
Aug 7, 2020 / Jeet Heer
There Will Be No Return to Normality There Will Be No Return to Normality
Nostalgia might help Joe Biden win the presidency, but the crisis he’ll face will require boldness.
Aug 5, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Bipartisan Support for Wall Street, Crumbs for Main Street Bipartisan Support for Wall Street, Crumbs for Main Street
Democratic votes to make the Federal Reserve the silent partner in big business plunder in March make it easier for Republicans to stiff the unemployed in August.
Aug 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer