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Volunteers canvass for Harris-Waltz presidential campaign in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Deep Canvassing in Philadelphia: A Love Story Deep Canvassing in Philadelphia: A Love Story

While hoping to change the way people feel about voting—and inspire them to take action on Election Day—the writer also learned something about himself.

Nov 4, 2024 / Robert Berkman

“No Other Land” and the Brutal Truth of Israel’s Occupation

“No Other Land” and the Brutal Truth of Israel’s Occupation “No Other Land” and the Brutal Truth of Israel’s Occupation

The unsparing documentary—one of the year’s most powerful films—has still not found a distributor in the US.

Nov 4, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Ahmed Moor

If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now

If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now

“Let your voice speak now. Let your vote speak now. Otherwise, forever hold your peace.”

Nov 3, 2024 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks during his campaign stop at the Handlebend coffeshop in O'Neill, Nebraska, on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Why the UAW’s Shawn Fain Is So Excited About Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn Why the UAW’s Shawn Fain Is So Excited About Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn

The union leader says that electing a genuinely working-class senator like Osborn could upend all of American politics.

Nov 2, 2024 / John Nichols

Portraits Along the Arkansas Delta

Portraits Along the Arkansas Delta Portraits Along the Arkansas Delta

Taken by Jim Goldberg, these photographs of the Delta region stitch together a pastiche of post-civil war lineage, industrialization, and more.

Nov 2, 2024 / Photo Essay / Jim Goldberg

Go Vote Now!

Go Vote Now! Go Vote Now!

Active shooters.

Nov 1, 2024

A close-up of a yellow T-shirt reading

On the Ground in Georgia, Organizers Fight to Eke Out a Win On the Ground in Georgia, Organizers Fight to Eke Out a Win

Local Democrats are feeling more isolated than they have in previous election cycles, and voters are harder to reach. Why?

Nov 1, 2024 / Joan Walsh

A protester holds a sign reading

Reproductive Freedom Is on the Ballot In New York Reproductive Freedom Is on the Ballot In New York

Abortion rights in New York State are protected, but not guaranteed. New York voters can fix that by turning their ballots over and voting for Proposition 1.

Nov 1, 2024 / Alexis McGill Johnson

Trump and Netanyahu

The War on Gaza Is an Outrage. Sitting Out the Election Could Make It Worse. The War on Gaza Is an Outrage. Sitting Out the Election Could Make It Worse.

Either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump is going to win the presidency. Not voting, or voting third-party, risks putting Palestinians in even more danger.

Nov 1, 2024 / Katha Pollitt

T-shirts reading “Natives Vote” are pictured at the Walker River Paiute Reservation's administrative offices in Schurz, Nevada, on October 16, 2024.

Intimidation, Voter Suppression, and Racism in Indian Country Intimidation, Voter Suppression, and Racism in Indian Country

Obstacles to voting come in many forms during an election year—especially if you’re a Native voter.

Nov 1, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith

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