Campaigns and Elections

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

When Iowa Is Up for Grabs on Election Day, Anything Can Happen When Iowa Is Up for Grabs on Election Day, Anything Can Happen

The “October surprise” came in November, with a poll that hints there could be one more battleground state than anyone expected.

Nov 5, 2024 / John Nichols

Trump mannequin

MAGA Main Character Syndrome Is Going Into Overdrive MAGA Main Character Syndrome Is Going Into Overdrive

As Election Day approached, Trump’s supporters increasingly adopted their dear leader’s main article of faith: “It’s all about me.”

Nov 5, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

How to Watch Election Night Like an Expert How to Watch Election Night Like an Expert

Everyone’s favorite wonk Josh Cohen tells us what he’ll be watching for when the polls close tonight.

Nov 5, 2024 / Q&A / Joshua A. Cohen and D.D. Guttenplan

A voter casts a ballot during early voting in the Bronx Borough of New York City on November 1, 2024.

In New York, Progressive Values Have a Line on the Ballot In New York, Progressive Values Have a Line on the Ballot

I can’t support the Democratic Party position on Gaza, yet I recognize that Trump would be even worse. That’s why I’m voting for Harris on the Working Families P...

Nov 4, 2024 / Cynthia Nixon

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at a labor rally for Harris-Walz in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2024.

Bernie Sanders: “Netanyahu Prefers to Have Donald Trump in Office” Bernie Sanders: “Netanyahu Prefers to Have Donald Trump in Office”

The senator disagrees with Kamala Harris on Gaza, as do millions of voters. But he’s been arguing that “Trump and his right-wing friends are worse.”

Nov 4, 2024 / John Nichols

A grocery store worker stocks shelves of lettuce and other greens.

Scared of E. Coli? Donald Trump Should Terrify You. Scared of E. Coli? Donald Trump Should Terrify You.

During his presidency, Donald Trump worked to deregulate food safety—a deadly idea—and he has promised to roll back more protections if he is elected again.

Nov 4, 2024 / Tom Colicchio

A low-light photo of supporters facing a rally. One holds a

A Rematch in New York Could Help Turn the House Blue A Rematch in New York Could Help Turn the House Blue

Laura Gillen should have won a congressional seat in 2022—but the New York Democratic Party was in shambles. This time, her creepy ex-cop opponent is going down.

Nov 4, 2024 / Joan Walsh

No peacenik: Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago estate on January 3, 2020—less than a day after the US launched an air strike in Baghdad that killed Iran's top general, Qasem Soleimani.

Trump’s Anti-War Charade Deserves a Challenge Trump’s Anti-War Charade Deserves a Challenge

It’s a grave mistake for Democrats to let Trump be the only voice expressing revulsion at militarism.

Nov 4, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Siri Dahl attends the Los Angeles premiere party for Netflix's

Sex Workers Are Trying to Warn Us About Project 2025 Sex Workers Are Trying to Warn Us About Project 2025

A group of performers and activists are giving voters a clear message: Under a Trump administration, not even your porn is safe.

Nov 4, 2024 / Kim Kelly

Sketchy Democracy

Sketchy Democracy Sketchy Democracy

Turbulent times.

Nov 4, 2024 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo and Steve Brodner

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