Election 2020

By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close

By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close

As in 2016, a tepid centrist campaign by the Democratic nominee has lead to a softening of votes among minorities.

Nov 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

A Bumpy Night in Berks County, Pennsylvania

A Bumpy Night in Berks County, Pennsylvania A Bumpy Night in Berks County, Pennsylvania

At the epicenter of this battleground state, progressive activists strain to carry Biden over the line.

Nov 3, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College

No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College

We should be moving toward a national popular vote to choose our presidents.

Nov 3, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

A DIY Cartoon for Your Post-Election Spiral A DIY Cartoon for Your Post-Election Spiral

Now, it’s just a waiting game. 

Nov 3, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants

America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants

From the state of play in Texas to the latest scam lawsuits by the GOP, Elie Mystal explains what’s happening and where—and whether we should be freaking out or can breathe a bit e...

Nov 3, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch

Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch

Ending Donald Trump’s presidency isn’t enough. To govern decisively, Democrats must take the Senate.

Nov 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Why You Should Be Watching the Film ‘Z’ Right Now

Why You Should Be Watching the Film ‘Z’ Right Now Why You Should Be Watching the Film ‘Z’ Right Now

Costa Gavras’s classic antifascist thriller reminds us that the moment of reckoning constitutes not the end of the story, but the beginning.

Nov 3, 2020 / Margaret Spillane

To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

I understand and share the anger of those who say “defund the police,” but our job in the political arena is to make a better world for everyone—even those we disagree with.

Nov 3, 2020 / Walter Mosley

John Cornyn in front of a small microphone.

What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn? What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn?

With record voter turnout in early voting, Texas is a presidential toss-up. John Cornyn is getting worried.

Nov 3, 2020 / Justin Miller and The Texas Observer

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