Election 2024

In 2006, Tim Walz, a former high school teacher, spoke to a Minnesota teachers’ group when campaigning for Congress.

A Former Student Recalls Tim Walz’s Kindness A Former Student Recalls Tim Walz’s Kindness

“I was a C student, better in some classes, worse in others, and he didn’t leave out lesser-performing students.”

Aug 6, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

Tim Walz Brings the Democratic Ticket Back to the Party’s Roots Tim Walz Brings the Democratic Ticket Back to the Party’s Roots

Vice President Harris’s running mate is a heartland governor who has championed Minnesota’s working class. It’s a departure from the party’s long slide toward Beltway elitism.

Aug 6, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza

Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza

The Chicago area is home to the biggest Palestinian diaspora in the US. They’re going to make sure the Democratic National Convention hears them.

Aug 6, 2024 / Sarah Lazare

Kamala Harris looking at Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s Lame-Duck Foreign Policy Is a Threat to Kamala Harris—and the World Joe Biden’s Lame-Duck Foreign Policy Is a Threat to Kamala Harris—and the World

A lame-duck president averse to diplomacy poses grave dangers at home and abroad.

Aug 5, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Cori Bush attends a news conference outside the US Capitol on May 8, 2024.

I’m a St. Louis Jew. Here’s Why I’m Backing Cori Bush. I’m a St. Louis Jew. Here’s Why I’m Backing Cori Bush.

If AIPAC and its donors defeat her, we won’t just be losing one of Palestine’s staunchest allies but also one of the climate movement’s most effective champions.

Aug 5, 2024 / Michael Berg

Andy Beshear visits striking UAW workers on the picket line in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 18, 2023.

Why Shawn Fain and the UAW Are Such Big Fans of Andy Beshear Why Shawn Fain and the UAW Are Such Big Fans of Andy Beshear

When the UAW president asked his members whom Kamala Harris should pick as her running mate, “the top name was Andy Beshear.”

Aug 2, 2024 / John Nichols

Vice President Kamala Harris smiles at a podium, in front of many people holding signs reading

The Dude Abides—and He Supports Kamala Harris for President The Dude Abides—and He Supports Kamala Harris for President

“White Dudes for Harris” raised $4.5 million for the presumptive Democratic nominee. Why are some people trashing it?

Aug 2, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump sitting on stage at a panel in front of American flag

Donald Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Scheme for Black America Donald Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Scheme for Black America

The twisted political agenda behind smearing Kamala Harris as a political and racial chameleon.

Aug 2, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands during a meeting in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2024.

How Kamala Harris Can Show She’s Not Like Biden on Israel How Kamala Harris Can Show She’s Not Like Biden on Israel

With her choice of vice president, the vice president can indicate a sharp change in future policy regarding Gaza.

Aug 2, 2024 / James Bamford

Josh Shapiro rallies for Kamala Harris in Ambler, PA, on July 29, 2024.

Josh Shapiro Is a Bad VP Pick Any Way You Look at It Josh Shapiro Is a Bad VP Pick Any Way You Look at It

From Gaza to education to corporate welfare, the Pennsylvania governor would drag Kamala Harris in the wrong direction.

Aug 2, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

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