Joe Biden

By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close

By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close

As in 2016, a tepid centrist campaign by the Democratic nominee has lead to a softening of votes among minorities.

Nov 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College

No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College

We should be moving toward a national popular vote to choose our presidents.

Nov 3, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

A DIY Cartoon for Your Post-Election Spiral A DIY Cartoon for Your Post-Election Spiral

Now, it’s just a waiting game. 

Nov 3, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants

America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants

From the state of play in Texas to the latest scam lawsuits by the GOP, Elie Mystal explains what’s happening and where—and whether we should be freaking out or can breathe a bit e...

Nov 3, 2020 / Elie Mystal

John Cornyn in front of a small microphone.

What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn? What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn?

With record voter turnout in early voting, Texas is a presidential toss-up. John Cornyn is getting worried.

Nov 3, 2020 / Justin Miller and The Texas Observer

We Can Still Save the US From Becoming a Failed State

We Can Still Save the US From Becoming a Failed State We Can Still Save the US From Becoming a Failed State

On November 3, we have one last chance to put an end to this nightmare.

Oct 31, 2020 / Karen J. Greenberg

Donald Trump mocks choking on stage at a rally

Donald Trump, Choker in Chief Donald Trump, Choker in Chief

The strange disappearance of Trump’s populist message.

Oct 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer

A crowd of protesters, several with Chilean flags

Short of a General Strike, How Can Labor Stop Trump From Stealing the Election? Short of a General Strike, How Can Labor Stop Trump From Stealing the Election?

Lessons from Chile’s uprising—and from the 2000 Florida recount fight.

Oct 30, 2020 / Jane McAlevey

'I voted' stickers

To Stop Trump Stealing the Election, Democrats Must Do These 3 Things To Stop Trump Stealing the Election, Democrats Must Do These 3 Things

There’s little that Democratic elected officials can do to stop Trump from trying to steal the election. But if he succeeds, they’ll have no one to blame but themselves.

Oct 29, 2020 / Zack Malitz, Brandon Evans, and Becky Bond

Barack Obama speaks to a crowd in front of a Biden 2020 sign

The Return of the Trump-Obama Feud The Return of the Trump-Obama Feud

Trump would rather go after the former president than Joe Biden. Obama is more than ready to hit back.

Oct 28, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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