Faces of the Republican Party Faces of the Republican Party
The GOP horror show.
Sep 12, 2024 / OppArt / Jeff Gates
Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake
Why China bashing is a dead end for Democrats.
Sep 12, 2024 / Jake Werner
Kamala Harris Doesn’t Need to Backtrack on Fracking Kamala Harris Doesn’t Need to Backtrack on Fracking
In 2019, Harris said that there was “no question” that she would pursue a federal ban on fracking. In 2024, she’s taken a different—and unnecessary—stance.
Sep 12, 2024 / StudentNation / Amber X. Chen
The Abortion Fight That Shows Just How Broken Our Healthcare System Is The Abortion Fight That Shows Just How Broken Our Healthcare System Is
The federal government is battling states over funding for family planning services—and leaving patients caught in the middle.
Sep 12, 2024 / Regina Mahone
How Kamala Harris Liberated Taylor Swift How Kamala Harris Liberated Taylor Swift
The megastar thought she could hurt Hillary Clinton by endorsing her in 2016. Now, she’s overcome her fear. May we all do the same.
Sep 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh
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
The Problem With “Weird” The Problem With “Weird”
The Democrats’ repositioning as the party of “normalcy” undercuts its history of emancipatory social movements and participates in an antidemocratic ethos.
Sep 11, 2024 / Maxwell G. Burkey
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