With Georgia back in play, Dems hope convention builds momentum for Harris-Walz ticket
The stage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL on Thursday August 15, 2024. Photographer: Christopher Dilts / Democratic National Convention The Democratic Party is set to gavel in its national convention Monday in Chicago, and the Peach State will have a big presence. Georgia will provide 108 pledged delegates and another 15 automatic…
Far-Right Influencers Are Turning Against Trump’s Campaign
White nationalist Nick Fuentes is one of multiple far-right influencers who are disparaging the Trump campaign—but not the candidate.Zach D Roberts/NurPhoto/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Far-right influencers are standing by their man—but not his campaign. The Washington Post on Sunday detailed how…
Abortion Is Coming to the DNC and the Right Is Freaking Out
When Planned Parenthood announced it would offer free medication abortions and vasectomies near the DNC this week, the right began freaking out.Aaron Schwartz/NurPhoto/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Abortion is coming to the Democratic National Convention this week…and conservatives are not okay. Access…
Kamala Harris Is Making the Presidential Race Competitive Again
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris join hands at an event at Prince George’s County. Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Less than a month ago, President Joe Biden was still the Democratic nominee and Donald Trump and his allies…
Migrant Encounters at the Border Hit Lowest Number in Four Years
A general view of the border wall from the side of the United States.Michael Ho Wai Lee/SIPA/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. On Friday, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released an update that one would think would please Republicans decrying a Joe…
Chicago’s Mayor Owes His Career to Activism. How Will He Handle Demonstrators at the DNC?
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Shortly before Chicago’s 2023 mayoral election, Brandon Johnson appeared at a roundtable attended by the progressive activists and modern-day abolitionists powering his shoestring campaign. Johnson’s political beginnings weren’t that different from those of the activists supporting his candidacy.…