Election debates

The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt

The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt

The Democratic presidential proposals represent a dramatic shift in the nationwide discussion about tuition costs and student loan debt.

Aug 1, 2019 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams and Cody Hounanian

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

They weren’t on stage Wednesday. But the ideas and the dynamism of the progressive senators framed both debates in Detroit.

Aug 1, 2019 / John Nichols

This Is What Happens When More Than One Woman Is Running for President

This Is What Happens When More Than One Woman Is Running for President This Is What Happens When More Than One Woman Is Running for President

When Kirsten Gillibrand and Kamala Harris teamed up to push Joe Biden on his stands on women’s issues, it was uncomfortable. But it was long past time.

Aug 1, 2019 / Joan Walsh

July 30 Democratic Debates

The Debates Won’t Fully Matter Until Everyone’s on the Same Stage The Debates Won’t Fully Matter Until Everyone’s on the Same Stage

These two-night spectacles make it impossible to take stock of the Democratic presidential field.

Jul 31, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

The Centrists Did Not Hold The Centrists Did Not Hold

Both the moderators and centrist Democratic candidates failed in their attempts to gang up on Sanders and Warren during Tuesday’s debate.

Jul 31, 2019 / Jeet Heer

If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote

If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote

As the presidential contenders gather here for this week’s debates, they should be thinking about racial justice, jobs, health, housing, and water.

Jul 30, 2019 / John Nichols

David Brooks

Democrats Don’t Need David Brooks Democrats Don’t Need David Brooks

Appealing to Never Trump Republicans would cost Democrats their base.  

Jul 3, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Tulsi Gabbard speaking at podium

Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues

The presidential contender is warning mayors that misguided and misdirected foreign policies cost cities vital resources.

Jul 1, 2019 / John Nichols

Pete Buttigieg

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

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden

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

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