The ‘Black Vote’ Narrative Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy The ‘Black Vote’ Narrative Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Every black American has their own reasons for voting the way they do. Why can’t the mainstream media reflect that diversity?
Mar 11, 2020 / Shirley Ngozi Nwangwa
Finally, a Useful Role for Bloomberg in 2020—Supporting Voting Rights Finally, a Useful Role for Bloomberg in 2020—Supporting Voting Rights
The failed presidential contender has begun backing critical voting rights efforts—and not a moment too soon.
Mar 11, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Bernie Sanders: Now More Than Ever Bernie Sanders: Now More Than Ever
There’s too much at stake to let establishment Democrats lead us down the road of failure by selling Joe Biden as safe. He’s not.
Mar 11, 2020 / Jane McAlevey
Can Joe Biden Unite the Democrats? Can Joe Biden Unite the Democrats?
If Biden is the nominee, he is going to have to figure out a pitch to young people.
Mar 11, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Joe Biden Personifies Democratic Party Failures Since the Cold War Joe Biden Personifies Democratic Party Failures Since the Cold War
The Democratic Party needs to escape the shadow of anti-communism and embrace economic and racial justice.
Mar 11, 2020 / Michael Brenes
Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas
Voters favor a government plan instead of private insurance—and a lot of them want to overhaul the economic system. But Biden keeps winning.
Mar 11, 2020 / John Nichols
It’s Propaganda, All Right—Against Bernie Sanders It’s Propaganda, All Right—Against Bernie Sanders
The debate we need simply won’t take place if those challenging the failed policies of the past are met not with argument but with slurs.
Mar 10, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Michigan Campaign Sketchbook A Michigan Campaign Sketchbook
Following Bernie, and drawing his rallies, in Dearborn and beyond.
Mar 10, 2020 / Photo Essay / Molly Crabapple
Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election
Trump has been gearing up for the next presidential election since he took office.
Mar 10, 2020 / John Feffer
Where the Heck Is Joe Biden’s Disability Plan? Where the Heck Is Joe Biden’s Disability Plan?
For the first time, disability has been foregrounded as a major issue in Democratic Party presidential politics—except by the front-runner.
Mar 10, 2020 / David M. Perry