Elections

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a rally in Eau Claire, WI, on August 7, 2024.

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and the Battle Cry of Freedom Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and the Battle Cry of Freedom

In Wisconsin, the campaign tapped into one of the most resonant parts of this country's history—with a little help from Bon Iver.

Aug 9, 2024 / John Nichols

Former US president Donald Trump greets US Senator and vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance as they attend their first campaign rally together.

Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground

The Heritage Foundation’s attempt to produce an intellectual and wonkish Trumpism turns off voters.

Aug 9, 2024 / Jeet Heer

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is GettyImages-2161704896.jpg US Senate candidate from Arizona Kari Lake speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16.

Trump-Backed Election Deniers Sweep Arizona's GOP Primary Trump-Backed Election Deniers Sweep Arizona's GOP Primary

Arizona Democratic officials say the primary results don’t reflect “what the majority of Arizonans think.”

Aug 9, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump throwing hats at crowd

Project 2025 Is Coming for Your Rights Project 2025 Is Coming for Your Rights

The wholesale capture of the state is the ultimate goal of its Christian nationalist architects.

Aug 8, 2024 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Shailly Gupta Barnes

Kamala Steps Up…

Kamala Steps Up… Kamala Steps Up…

And Tim Walz joins her!

Aug 8, 2024 / OppArt / Jody Hewgill and Josh Gosfield

Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaks at a rally for Kamala Harris and new vice presidential candidate Tim Walz in Philadelphia on August 6, 2024.

No, Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Snubbed for VP Because He's Jewish No, Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Snubbed for VP Because He's Jewish

Republicans and some journalists are pushing the cynical and false narrative that antisemitism doomed Shapiro's candidacy.

Aug 8, 2024 / Emily Tamkin

A Vibe Shift Won’t Save Gaza

A Vibe Shift Won’t Save Gaza A Vibe Shift Won’t Save Gaza

Kamala Harris must move from words to deeds to stop Israel’s war crimes.

Aug 8, 2024 / Jack Mirkinson

Republican vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks at a campaign event in Shelby Township, Michigan.

JD Vance Is on a Stalker Tour of Swing States JD Vance Is on a Stalker Tour of Swing States

Following Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on the campaign trail, Vance just reinforces the notion: He’s creepy.

Aug 7, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a campaign event at the Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia on August 6, 2024.

Harris and Walz Kick Off Their Sprint to the White House With a Celebration of Philadelphia Freedom Harris and Walz Kick Off Their Sprint to the White House With a Celebration of Philadelphia Freedom

Democrats are going to have to cope with an unfamiliar emotion: hope.

Aug 7, 2024 / D.D. Guttenplan

Representative Cori Bush during a news conference with students from George Washington University outside the US Capitol on May 8.

Cori Bush May Have Lost an Election, but She Won the Moral High Ground Cori Bush May Have Lost an Election, but She Won the Moral High Ground

The Missouri Democrat was among the first to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and there can be no disputing that she stood on the right side of history.

Aug 7, 2024 / John Nichols

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