Kamala Harris Is Taking a Big Risk by Playing It Safe Kamala Harris Is Taking a Big Risk by Playing It Safe
The Democratic nominee is acting like protecting her small lead is more important than energizing her base. We’ve seen this story before—and it didn’t end well.
Oct 7, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Tim Walz’s Long Game Will Pay Off Tim Walz’s Long Game Will Pay Off
JD Vance is a skillful liar, but the vice-presidential debate produced enough bad clips to damage Trump’s campaign.
Oct 2, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Yes, Antony Blinken Should Resign. But He’s Not the Only One. Yes, Antony Blinken Should Resign. But He’s Not the Only One.
The secretary of state reflects the broader disaster of Biden’s Middle Eastern policy.
Sep 27, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Can Kamala Harris "Win It All"? Can Kamala Harris "Win It All"?
The Democrats could win control of Congress and the White House—if they run a truly national campaign.
Sep 24, 2024 / Feature / John Nichols
For Harris, Housing Takes Center Stage, but Tenants Are Not the Audience For Harris, Housing Takes Center Stage, but Tenants Are Not the Audience
Harris has emphasized housing during her campaign more than most Democrats in recent years—but her policies rarely include the words “renters” or “tenants.”
Sep 19, 2024 / Thomas Birmingham
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
Where Is the Outrage Over Israel’s Killing of Aysenur Eygi? Where Is the Outrage Over Israel’s Killing of Aysenur Eygi?
The Biden administration made clear that the murder of an American demands a response—unless that American is killed in the West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces.
Sep 11, 2024 / Jack Mirkinson
Ukrainians Will Also Be Watching Tonight’s Presidential Debate Anxiously Ukrainians Will Also Be Watching Tonight’s Presidential Debate Anxiously
With Republicans divided over the issue of continuing military support for Ukraine, Democrats have had little to say on the issue. But tonight’s confrontation could change that.
Sep 10, 2024 / Leif Reigstad
A Strong Policy Debate Is Kamala Harris’s Best Shot to Break the Election Tie A Strong Policy Debate Is Kamala Harris’s Best Shot to Break the Election Tie
Attacking Donald Trump is a start. But the Democratic nominee also has to sell herself and her vision.
Sep 9, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Powell Memo Helped Create Project 2025 The Powell Memo Helped Create Project 2025
A new investigative podcast shows the toxic legacy of the founding father of modern American plutocracy.
Sep 6, 2024 / Jeet Heer