Politics

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris, speaks during a debate on October 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City, and Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump speaks during a debate on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.

How to Debate Donald Trump How to Debate Donald Trump

There’s almost no way to “win” a debate against a serially unserious liar like Trump, but if Harris can knock him off his vibe, she might stand a chance.

Sep 6, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Liz Cheney looking intently, speaking at a podium that reads

Liz Cheney Finally Proved Me Right Liz Cheney Finally Proved Me Right

Fifteen years ago, she told me we had no common ground. I disagreed. This week she endorsed Kamala Harris, and she has my gratitude.

Sep 6, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr., announcing his retirement from the court.

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

There Is No Peace Without Justice

There Is No Peace Without Justice There Is No Peace Without Justice

Defend justice and human rights for all.

Sep 6, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás

People sit on an MTA bus as the sun sets along 72nd Street on June 12, 2024, in New York City.

A Year Without Fares: Lessons From New York’s Free Bus Pilot A Year Without Fares: Lessons From New York’s Free Bus Pilot

Albany must embrace transformational change to bring NYC transit back on track and be ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Sep 6, 2024 / Zohran Mamdani and Michael Gianaris

A close up shot of VP candidate JD Vance mid-speech.

Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril

Calling the Ohio senator "weird" may feel satisfying. Pundits have dismissed him as a drag on the ticket. But the smarter play would still be to steal his thunder.

Sep 6, 2024 / Column / Erica Etelson and Anthony Flaccavento

Voters submit their ballots in Madison, Wisconsin.

How Wisconsin Democrats Easily Defeated 2 Conservative Constitutional Amendments How Wisconsin Democrats Easily Defeated 2 Conservative Constitutional Amendments

The August partisan primary marked the second time since 1996 that voters in the state rejected a constitutional amendment.

Sep 6, 2024 / StudentNation / Liam Beran

“War Game”  Offers a Glimpse of What May Happen if Trump Loses

“War Game” Offers a Glimpse of What May Happen if Trump Loses “War Game” Offers a Glimpse of What May Happen if Trump Loses

The documentary should serve as a wake-up call to those who think January 6, 2021, couldn’t happen again.

Sep 6, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

Party in a Box

Party in a Box Party in a Box

Fresh bait.

Sep 5, 2024 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

JD Vance shops for donuts at Holt's Sweet Shop in Valdosta, Georgia.

For Democrats, JD Vance Is the Gift that Keeps On Giving For Democrats, JD Vance Is the Gift that Keeps On Giving

Donald Trump wanted a political heir. Instead, he got an anchor dragging him down.

Sep 5, 2024 / Jeet Heer

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