Election 2020

‘Today, the United States of America Failed to Live Up to Our Democratic Ideals’

‘Today, the United States of America Failed to Live Up to Our Democratic Ideals’ ‘Today, the United States of America Failed to Live Up to Our Democratic Ideals’

Postponements and disruptions characterized a primary day when voting rights activists saw states failing the Covid-19 “stress test.”

Mar 18, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders

Sanders Must Now Choose His Battlefield Sanders Must Now Choose His Battlefield

The insurgent has to decide whether to keep fighting in the primaries—or push for a radical economic program in Congress.

Mar 18, 2020 / no-paywall / Jeet Heer

Trump Won’t Steal the Election, but Your Governor Might

Trump Won’t Steal the Election, but Your Governor Might Trump Won’t Steal the Election, but Your Governor Might

There are lots of ways to prevent people from voting besides canceling the election, and the coronavirus provides the perfect excuse.

Mar 18, 2020 / no-paywall / Elie Mystal

3 Tips for White Women to Win Over Black and Brown Women Voters

3 Tips for White Women to Win Over Black and Brown Women Voters 3 Tips for White Women to Win Over Black and Brown Women Voters

What would an Elizabeth Warren–type campaign have to do to attract more women of color?

Mar 17, 2020 / Rafia Zakaria

The Coronavirus Makes a Powerful Case for Boosting Our Social Safety Net

The Coronavirus Makes a Powerful Case for Boosting Our Social Safety Net The Coronavirus Makes a Powerful Case for Boosting Our Social Safety Net

A global pandemic coinciding with a presidential campaign is the time to make the case for boosting the closest thing America has to an immune system: our social safety net.

Mar 17, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Letters From the March 30, 2020, Issue Letters From the March 30, 2020, Issue

A deeply rooted story… The Iowa debacle… The forgotten foreign policy… They’ve crossed a line…

Mar 17, 2020 / Letters / Our Readers

A volunteer speaks to an older voter through a glass door.

How to Canvass During a Pandemic How to Canvass During a Pandemic

Progressive insurgents are reimagining their campaigns thanks to the coronavirus. 

Mar 17, 2020 / no-paywall / Ross Barkan

Now Is the Time for Solidarity

Now Is the Time for Solidarity Now Is the Time for Solidarity

As the coronavirus crisis ramps up, which path do we want for our future?

Mar 16, 2020 / Comix Nation / Joey Perr

Biden and Sanders debate

The Vice Presidential Nominee Should Be a Woman of Color The Vice Presidential Nominee Should Be a Woman of Color

It wouldn’t be hard to find a qualified candidate. Why won’t Biden and Sanders commit?

Mar 16, 2020 / Steve Phillips

Biden’s Promise to Choose a Female Vice President Is Why He’s Winning

Biden’s Promise to Choose a Female Vice President Is Why He’s Winning Biden’s Promise to Choose a Female Vice President Is Why He’s Winning

One person’s pandering is another’s coalition building—and Biden understands that.

Mar 16, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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