J.D. Vance’s Hatred of Cat Ladies Is Weirder and More Dangerous Than You Think J.D. Vance’s Hatred of Cat Ladies Is Weirder and More Dangerous Than You Think
Patriarchy, plutocracy, and ethnonationalism fuel the vice-presidential candidate’s bizarre slur.
Jul 26, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Joe Biden Bids Farewell Joe Biden Bids Farewell
Wednesday night’s address was moving, and also confirmed that he’d made the right decision.
Jul 25, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Jamie Raskin’s “Democracy Summer” Jamie Raskin’s “Democracy Summer”
It’s a boot camp in civic engagement.
Jul 25, 2024 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Andy Beshear Is Shredding J.D. Vance in the Virtual VP Debate Andy Beshear Is Shredding J.D. Vance in the Virtual VP Debate
The Kentucky governor is doing exactly what a vice presidential pick is supposed to. Kamala Harris is surely watching.
Jul 24, 2024 / John Nichols
Biden Steps Down, Kamala Harris Steps Up Biden Steps Down, Kamala Harris Steps Up
Democrats get energized!
Jul 24, 2024 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn
Kamala Harris Steps Up Kamala Harris Steps Up
The future of American democracy now rests on the vice president’s shoulders. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand who she is.
Jul 24, 2024 / Feature / Joan Walsh
In Milwaukee, Many Black Voters Aren’t On Board With Either Party In Milwaukee, Many Black Voters Aren’t On Board With Either Party
The city’s abstainers could determine who wins Wisconsin, a critical swing state, this November.
Jul 23, 2024 / Malaika Jabali
The Illusion of Party Unity in the Democratic Party The Illusion of Party Unity in the Democratic Party
Deference to the leadership of the Democratic Party has come at much too high a price.
Jul 23, 2024 / Norman Solomon
Working-Class Americans Prefer a “Hand Up” to a “Handout” Working-Class Americans Prefer a “Hand Up” to a “Handout”
Working- and middle-class Americans take pride in their work. If Democrats want to win their votes, they need to acknowledge and appeal to that pride, not dismiss or patronize it....
Jul 23, 2024 / Column / Erica Etelson
The Tragedy of J.D. Vance The Tragedy of J.D. Vance
Vance could have been a key player in addressing the roots of the opioid crisis. Instead, he went in another direction.
Jul 23, 2024 / Gregg Gonsalves