Campaigns and Elections

Cornel West speaks at the 2019 Hutchins Center Honors W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Ceremony at Harvard University on October 22, 2019.

Cornel West Is the Right Man in the Wrong Party Cornel West Is the Right Man in the Wrong Party

An otherwise credible left-wing challenge to Biden is hampered by the dysfunctional People’s Party.

Jun 12, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Walt Nauta, who was indicted on federal charges alongside Donald Trump, walks with his boss during the first round of the LIV Golf at Trump National Golf Club, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Sterling, Va.

It’ll Take More Than an Indictment to Make Donald Trump Face Justice It’ll Take More Than an Indictment to Make Donald Trump Face Justice

The 37-count indictment against Trump is strong, but if we want him to be held accountable, he must be defeated at the polls.

Jun 12, 2023 / Elie Mystal

The Democrat Taking Back Wisconsin

The Democrat Taking Back Wisconsin The Democrat Taking Back Wisconsin

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler has taken the party’s operation out of the backrooms and into the streets.

Jun 12, 2023 / Feature / John Nichols

Pat Robertson

Pat Robertson’s Genocidal God Has Called Him Home Pat Robertson’s Genocidal God Has Called Him Home

The political preacher who made the religion look bad.

Jun 9, 2023 / Obituary / Jeet Heer

President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Janai Nelson speaks to members of the press after the oral argument of the Merrill v. Milligan case at the US Supreme Court Building on October 4, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

The Voting Rights Act Has Survived Another Attempt on Its Life The Voting Rights Act Has Survived Another Attempt on Its Life

In a surprising ruling, two conservative justices joined the Supreme Court’s liberal wing to keep Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact.

Jun 9, 2023 / Elie Mystal

A close-up shot of Cornel West’s profile.

Cornel West Should Not Be Running for President Cornel West Should Not Be Running for President

He doesn’t see a third party playing a spoiler role to Democrats as bad—and that’s inevitable.

Jun 8, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Election 2024 Pence

Mike Pence’s Presidential Amnesia Mike Pence’s Presidential Amnesia

The former vice president has entered the ring for the 2024 Republican nomination—he just wants you to forget he ever set foot in the White House.

Jun 8, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Chris Christie speaking in front of a large American flag.

Chris Christie Tries to Go Big. It Doesn’t Work. Chris Christie Tries to Go Big. It Doesn’t Work.

Polling at less than 1 percent, Christie is welcomed to the 2024 race by those who think he’ll knock Trump out. He failed at that before, and again Tuesday.

Jun 7, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Republican presidential candidate Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) greets guests

The GOP Is Not Gaining Black Voters The GOP Is Not Gaining Black Voters

The mainstream media has been harping on the implications of Black Republican candidates, but their influence on voters is not as significant as The New York Times suggests.

Jun 7, 2023 / Steve Phillips

Cornel West speaks at Harvard University

Cornel West’s Presidential Run Is Already Shaking Up the 2024 Race Cornel West’s Presidential Run Is Already Shaking Up the 2024 Race

The veteran academic and activist announced what is sure to be a controversial run, declaring, “Democracy creates disruption."

Jun 6, 2023 / John Nichols

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