The stakes were high going into Tuesday’s first (and only) vice presidential debate between Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, given the 2024 presidential election is just over a month away. No, the faceoff between two vice presidential candidates was never going to move the political needle quite … Read more
The presidential race is neck and neck, a toss-up, a dead heat. But don’t take my word for it, or anyone else’s. No matter what you hear, no one actually knows what will happen. Polls aren’t always accurate, but they’re all we’ve got. So here’s what we know: Nationally, the race is tied, give or … Read more
This week, I traveled to Washington, DC, to celebrate the nonprofit organization Reproductive Freedom for All (RFFA)—now in its milestone 55th year—as well as its president and CEO, Mini Timmaraju. Mini is an absolute force and a true hero of mine. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, she has become a mentor and … Read more
At the end of the route, the group of some 1,000 was forced to slow down. A phalanx of metal detectors blocked the entrance to Bryant Park, with black vehicles and Secret Service officers lining the streets. Inside the park was a surprise speaker: one Dr. Jill Biden, who, like many in the crowd, had … Read more
What is it about Taylor Swift’s fandom that you think lends itself to political organizing? Medrano: The comfort in our Swiftie traditions has made organizing so much fun and also accessible to people who are new to politics and voting. This is my first time volunteering for a political cause and I feel so safe … Read more
The past few days have definitely shed light on the direction of the Democratic Party—as well as the identities of the candidates most poised to lead it into the future. While the main agenda of the Democratic National Convention was establishing Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris as a leader, there were plenty of … Read more
On Thursday night at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a sea of white washed over the United Center—a tribute to the suffragette white that has long been deployed by female politicians. But many DNC attendees chose to show their support for Harris with a different color palette: salmon pink and apple green. While they may … Read more
Following Biden’s exit from the race, British musician Charli xcx tweeted “kamala IS brat,” in reference to her album of the same name, which lionizes a messy, party girl persona. While Harris may not truly embody the “brat summer” spirit (you’re unlikely to find the Vice President “bumpin’ that” on a Saturday night), an endorsement … Read more
We all know that there has long been a valorization of the conventional nuclear family in Republican thinking, and this year is no exception. Look to vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance’s stance on “childless cat ladies.” (Spoiler: He doesn’t like them!) Or there’s the thread of conservative thinking that would give parents more voting power … Read more
If you’ve been tuning in to the Democratic National Convention—or have been following along on social media—you have seen former First Lady Michelle Obama deliver one of the week’s best speeches, heard Vogue political correspondent Jack Schlossberg take the stage and honor the legacy of his grandfather, John F. Kennedy, and seen former President Barack … Read more
