California Explains It All California Explains It All
To understand US politics—for better and for worse—look to the Golden State.
Oct 8, 2024 / Ned Resnikoff
After a Shaky Start, Walz Reveals the Fascist Behind the Curtain After a Shaky Start, Walz Reveals the Fascist Behind the Curtain
In the vice-presidential debate, JD Vance was every bit the polished Yale Law alum, but his canned bromides turned foul in the end.
Oct 2, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Who Says Donald Trump Was a “Failed” President? JD Vance. Who Says Donald Trump Was a “Failed” President? JD Vance.
The Republican vice presidential candidate argued as recently as 2020 that Trump “thoroughly failed to deliver on his economic populism.”
Sep 27, 2024 / John Nichols
Kamala Harris Needs to Meet the Moment and Reframe Our Poisonous Immigration Debate Kamala Harris Needs to Meet the Moment and Reframe Our Poisonous Immigration Debate
The vice president has a chance to break the fever that has gripped US politics by giving a major speech defending Haitian Americans.
Sep 18, 2024 / John Nichols
Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril
Calling the Ohio senator "weird" may feel satisfying. Pundits have dismissed him as a drag on the ticket. But the smarter play would still be to steal his thunder.
Sep 6, 2024 / Column / Erica Etelson and Anthony Flaccavento
With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight
Yet as both JD Vance and Kamala Harris struggle to introduce their South Asian families to the wider culture, America’s “Passage to India” remains beset by racism and backlash.
The Trump Campaign Is Now Running on Pure Contempt The Trump Campaign Is Now Running on Pure Contempt
Both Trump and JD Vance are incapable of hiding their lack of basic humanity.
Aug 28, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
JD Vance Is the Wrong Answer To a Very Real Problem Facing Men JD Vance Is the Wrong Answer To a Very Real Problem Facing Men
Men are in a crisis, for sure. But JD Vance is not the example of masculinity that those who are lost should follow.
Aug 23, 2024 / Ginny Hogan
Tim Walz Is the Perfect Foil to the Fraud That Is JD Vance Tim Walz Is the Perfect Foil to the Fraud That Is JD Vance
The Democratic nominee for vice president is a happy warrior whose convention speech proved he can take on his “dark and ominous” GOP rival.
Aug 22, 2024 / John Nichols
Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground
The Heritage Foundation’s attempt to produce an intellectual and wonkish Trumpism turns off voters.
Aug 9, 2024 / Jeet Heer