Buttigieg Got the ‘Priorities’ Question Right: Start by Fixing Our Democracy Buttigieg Got the ‘Priorities’ Question Right: Start by Fixing Our Democracy
While other candidates raised urgent issues in the second debate, the South Bend mayor spoke of the structural reforms desperately needed to address them.
Jun 28, 2019 / John Nichols
Yes, 2020 Democrats Are Ready to Fight Trump on Immigration Yes, 2020 Democrats Are Ready to Fight Trump on Immigration
With a focus on immigration policy, Thursday’s Democratic primary debate was held largely on terms that presidential candidate Julián Castro had defined the night before.
Jun 28, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Kamala Harris Won the Debate With Prosecutorial Zeal Kamala Harris Won the Debate With Prosecutorial Zeal
Her forensic destruction of Joe Biden may prove to be a game changer.
Jun 28, 2019 / Jeet Heer
The Four Front-Runners The Four Front-Runners
As 20 presidential contenders gear up for the first Democratic debates, the race’s outlook is starting to change.
Jun 26, 2019 / Steve Phillips
Finally, Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Poverty Finally, Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Poverty
An historic forum revealed consensus on the need for policies like raising the minimum wage and affordable childcare—and some big differences.
Jun 18, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
In Search of a Green New Foreign Policy In Search of a Green New Foreign Policy
Domestically, progressives advocate a broad alternative to our disastrous environmental course. Where is the plan for reducing our damage abroad?
May 30, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage
An All-Female Ticket for 2020 An All-Female Ticket for 2020
Kamala Harris says she would consider a woman for vice president. So does Elizabeth Warren.
Apr 5, 2019 / John Nichols
Kamala Harris Says Her Campaign Is ‘For the People’ Kamala Harris Says Her Campaign Is ‘For the People’
The problem is that the phrase, a longtime favorite of prosecutors, has a divisive and troubled history.
Feb 5, 2019 / Jocelyn Simonson
Black Culture Won’t Save Kamala Harris Black Culture Won’t Save Kamala Harris
After eight years of Obama’s winks and nods, the code-switching playbook has been played out.
Jan 28, 2019 / Editorial / Aaron Ross Coleman
Kamala Harris Deserves Better Than Sexist Criticism About Her Personal Life Kamala Harris Deserves Better Than Sexist Criticism About Her Personal Life
The 2020 presidential candidate has faced down creepy gossip about a past relationship for 20 years. It should stop—now.
Jan 28, 2019 / Joan Walsh