Liz Cheney Finally Proved Me Right Liz Cheney Finally Proved Me Right
Fifteen years ago, she told me we had no common ground. I disagreed. This week she endorsed Kamala Harris, and she has my gratitude.
Sep 6, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The Most Cowardly Republicans of All Are Quietly Hoping Trump Loses The Most Cowardly Republicans of All Are Quietly Hoping Trump Loses
The real problem with the Trump-loses scenario is that it relies on rejection by actual voters. And getting the MAGA faithful to turn their backs on him is likely a lost cause.
Sep 4, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The Beltway Media Got Its Harris Interview. Can We Move On Now? The Beltway Media Got Its Harris Interview. Can We Move On Now?
Harris and Walz held their own during an interview driven more by media-made controversies than substance.
Aug 30, 2024 / Joan Walsh
I Already Knew Kamala Harris. In Chicago, I Got to Meet Kaitlyn Joshua. I Already Knew Kamala Harris. In Chicago, I Got to Meet Kaitlyn Joshua.
As always, the DNC was an endurance grind. But my serendipitous encounter with a woman who embodies Harris’s reproductive justice agenda was the high point for me.
Aug 28, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Harris Aces Her Second Chance to Make a First Impression Harris Aces Her Second Chance to Make a First Impression
As she accepted the Democrats’ nomination for president on the last night of the DNC, Kamala Harris showed a newfound confidence in her record.
Aug 23, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Kamala Harris Is Meeting the Moment Kamala Harris Is Meeting the Moment
The Democrats’ sudden reversal of fortune is not as shocking as it seems.
Aug 22, 2024 / Joan Walsh for The Nation
The Feminist Movement Is Powering the Kamala Harris Campaign The Feminist Movement Is Powering the Kamala Harris Campaign
At a DNC gathering of women leaders, a reminder: “You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.”
Aug 20, 2024 / Joan Walsh
“America, I Gave My Best to You” “America, I Gave My Best to You”
A sentimental send-off to a brave, accomplished president who knew when to step aside.
Aug 20, 2024 / Joan Walsh
A Biden-Harris Lovefest A Biden-Harris Lovefest
The were celebrating a landmark Medicare price reduction, but they were really putting their partnership back on display.
Aug 15, 2024 / Joan Walsh
JD Vance Is on a Stalker Tour of Swing States JD Vance Is on a Stalker Tour of Swing States
Following Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on the campaign trail, Vance just reinforces the notion: He’s creepy.
Aug 7, 2024 / Joan Walsh