Kamala Harris Needs to Meet the Moment and Reframe Our Poisonous Immigration Debate Kamala Harris Needs to Meet the Moment and Reframe Our Poisonous Immigration Debate
The vice president has a chance to break the fever that has gripped US politics by giving a major speech defending Haitian Americans.
Sep 18, 2024 / John Nichols
Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake
Why China bashing is a dead end for Democrats.
Sep 12, 2024 / Jake Werner
How to Humiliate a Narcissist How to Humiliate a Narcissist
In last night’s debate, Kamala Harris goaded Trump into ever-higher levels of disgrace by targeting his bottomless vanity.
Sep 11, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Kamala Harris Won the Debate About the Future of American Democracy Kamala Harris Won the Debate About the Future of American Democracy
Harris exposed Donald Trump as a clear and present danger, framing a stark choice and inviting voters to “turn the page.”
Sep 11, 2024 / John Nichols
With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters
Last night’s debate will help give Democrats an edge. But strengthening the base remains crucial.
Sep 11, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Kamala Harris Killed It. Then Taylor Swift Endorsed Her. Now I Think It’s Over. Kamala Harris Killed It. Then Taylor Swift Endorsed Her. Now I Think It’s Over.
Even Fox News couldn’t spin the truth: Trump lost the debate—badly.
Sep 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril
Calling the Ohio senator "weird" may feel satisfying. Pundits have dismissed him as a drag on the ticket. But the smarter play would still be to steal his thunder.
Sep 6, 2024 / Column / Erica Etelson and Anthony Flaccavento
Is Trump Building an Army of Modern Blackshirts? Is Trump Building an Army of Modern Blackshirts?
The proliferation of pro-Trump militia groups across the country eerily echoes the rise of Hitler’s SA and Mussolini’s squadristi.
Sep 5, 2024 / Bob Dreyfuss
Meet the MAGA Zealots Who Are Gunning to Become Their State’s Top Prosecutors Meet the MAGA Zealots Who Are Gunning to Become Their State’s Top Prosecutors
The Republican Attorney Generals Association is working overtime to install authoritarian AGs across the country.
Sep 4, 2024 / Feature / Elie Mystal
With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight
Yet as both JD Vance and Kamala Harris struggle to introduce their South Asian families to the wider culture, America’s “Passage to India” remains beset by racism and backlash.