Campaigns and Elections

Former president Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance attend a remembrance ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, in New York City.

Trump and Vance Won’t Be Happy Until Springfield Haitians Die Trump and Vance Won’t Be Happy Until Springfield Haitians Die

Trump’s gambit is bad, but Vance’s is even worse. He’s one of Ohio’s senators; these are his constituents. How can he endanger them like this?

Sep 13, 2024 / Joan Walsh

The K.O.

The K.O. The K.O.

Bully pulp.

Sep 13, 2024 / Steve Brodner

Laura Loomer, in large sunglasses, stands in front of a courthouse wearing a shirt that reads

How Donald Trump Got Loomered How Donald Trump Got Loomered

Laura Loomer’s strange journey from Trump stalker to Trump confidant.

Sep 13, 2024 / Jeet Heer

A sign at The Wieners Circle, a popular hot dog restaurant in Chicago, reads “IMMIGRANTS EAT OUR DOGS” in response to a statement made by former president Donald Trump during his Tuesday-night debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump Is As Gullible as He Is a Threat to Democracy Trump Is As Gullible as He Is a Threat to Democracy

A decade into his political career, Donald J. Trump is entirely at the mercy of his own BS.

Sep 13, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

Faces of the Republican Party

Faces of the Republican Party Faces of the Republican Party

The GOP horror show.

Sep 12, 2024 / OppArt / Jeff Gates

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during the debate at the National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024.

Kamala Harris Doesn’t Need to Backtrack on Fracking Kamala Harris Doesn’t Need to Backtrack on Fracking

In 2019, Harris said that there was “no question” that she would pursue a federal ban on fracking. In 2024, she’s taken a different—and unnecessary—stance.

Sep 12, 2024 / StudentNation / Amber X. Chen

A photo of a Taylor Swift fan on the floor at the Democratic National Convention wearing a

How Kamala Harris Liberated Taylor Swift How Kamala Harris Liberated Taylor Swift

The megastar thought she could hurt Hillary Clinton by endorsing her in 2016. Now, she’s overcome her fear. May we all do the same.

Sep 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump debates Kamala Harris for the first time during the presidential election campaign at the National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

How to Humiliate a Narcissist How to Humiliate a Narcissist

In last night’s debate, Kamala Harris goaded Trump into ever-higher levels of disgrace by targeting his bottomless vanity.

Sep 11, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024.

Kamala Harris Won the Debate About the Future of American Democracy Kamala Harris Won the Debate About the Future of American Democracy

Harris exposed Donald Trump as a clear and present danger, framing a stark choice and inviting voters to “turn the page.”

Sep 11, 2024 / John Nichols

Former US president Donald Trump and US Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen in the spin room during the second presidential debate in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024.

With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters

Last night’s debate will help give Democrats an edge. But strengthening the base remains crucial.

Sep 11, 2024 / Jeet Heer

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