Kamala Harris Steps Up Kamala Harris Steps Up
The future of American democracy now rests on the vice president’s shoulders. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand who she is.
Jul 24, 2024 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Joe Biden Cements His Legacy Joe Biden Cements His Legacy
Abandoning his reelection run and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris took courage and vision. Other top Dems are joining.
Jul 21, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The He-Man, Woman-Hater’s GOP Presidential Ticket The He-Man, Woman-Hater’s GOP Presidential Ticket
By picking the banal natalist Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, Donald Trump seems to be aiming for an even smaller share of the women’s vote than he earns on his own.
Jul 17, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Where Our Current Moment of Political Violence Began Where Our Current Moment of Political Violence Began
I did not let myself feel how scary it was at the RNC in Cleveland in 2016. Eight years later, it’s clear that it was a preview of the perilous moment we’re in now.
Jul 15, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Biden’s “Big Boy Press Conference” Went Fine, but It Won’t Quiet Doubters Biden’s “Big Boy Press Conference” Went Fine, but It Won’t Quiet Doubters
The president started with a flub but ended strong. It may not matter.
Jul 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Exclusive: Is Kamala the One? Exclusive: Is Kamala the One?
Could the vice president be our best hope of saving the country from Trump? In this excerpt from our profile, Joan Walsh meets Kamala Harris.
Jul 8, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Biden Did Not Save His Presidency on ABC Biden Did Not Save His Presidency on ABC
An uneven interview with George Stephanapoulos was too little, too late—and maybe a bit too churlish.
Jul 6, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Trump Has Slurred Black-Led Cities Before. In Milwaukee, He’s Paying For It Trump Has Slurred Black-Led Cities Before. In Milwaukee, He’s Paying For It
Trump frequently uses majority-Black cities as synecdoches for urban doom, political corruption and American decline.
Jun 18, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Just More Evidence That J.D. Vance Is a Fraud Just More Evidence That J.D. Vance Is a Fraud
As long as you ultimately kiss the ring, you get total absolution in Trump world. But the junior senator from Ohio has traveled farther than most.
Jun 13, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Martha-Ann Alito Can’t Wait to Let Her Freak Flag Fly Martha-Ann Alito Can’t Wait to Let Her Freak Flag Fly
The Supreme Court justice’s wife turns out to be a far-right Catholic crackpot with a deep vindictive streak. She brings vergogna—shame—upon her family and the court.
Jun 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh