Democrats

The First Night of the DNC Felt Like a Really Brutal Doctor’s Appointment

The First Night of the DNC Felt Like a Really Brutal Doctor’s Appointment The First Night of the DNC Felt Like a Really Brutal Doctor’s Appointment

While the Democrats worked overtime to convey how sick the country is, they forgot to mention how they’re going to save us.

Aug 18, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Biden and Kamala walking in front of an American flag

Progressives, Get Ready to Push Biden and Harris Progressives, Get Ready to Push Biden and Harris

Putting a Biden-Harris administration in power will not guarantee the change this country needs.

Aug 18, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Michelle Obama speaking via webcam at the Democratic National Convention

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

Joe Biden

How Biden Should Spend His First Days as President How Biden Should Spend His First Days as President

If Biden wins in November, he will have to start working to address the crises facing our planet the moment he steps into the Oval Office.

Aug 18, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Whatever This Is Is Not the Future of the Democratic Party

Whatever This Is Is Not the Future of the Democratic Party Whatever This Is Is Not the Future of the Democratic Party

Democrats err by amplifying Kasich’s claptrap over AOC’s progressive vision.

Aug 18, 2020 / John Nichols

A woman in a shirt showing support for the QAnon conspiracy theory holds an American flag.

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

The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris

The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris

Beating Trump is the priority, but the progressive group says it’ll keep pressuring Biden to move left on economic, social, and racial justice issues.

Aug 14, 2020 / John Nichols

Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight

Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight

The president blurted out his determination to undermine voting rights in a Fox Business Network interview.

Aug 13, 2020 / John Nichols

The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown

The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown

The recently released list of speakers at next week’s convention shows just how scared Democrats are to make a serious policy argument.

Aug 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over

Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over

The bravery and radicalism of Joe Biden’s choice will become apparent over time.

Aug 12, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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