How Democrats Are Staving Off the Big Lie 2.0
Mother Jones; Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Getty; Brent Stirton/Getty (2) Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. At a Tuesday panel dedicated to “Protecting the Vote” at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an expert speaker sounded as if he was holding back tears as he explained…
The Democratic Party Has Finally Gone YIMBY
Former President Barack Obama speaks at the DNC. Nate Gowdy Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. The immediate reaction to former President Barack Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night was that it sounded a lot like the sort of remarks…
Democrats Are Falling in Love With the Obamas All Over Again
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Barack and Michelle Obama headlined day two of the Democratic National Convention, which included a roll call of states, as well as speeches by Senators Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer, and Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff. Photographer Nate…
“Do Something!” Michelle Obama’s Big-Hearted, Urgent, Barn-Burner of a Convention Speech
Former US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in Chicago on Tuesday night.Sipa via AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Former first lady Michelle Obama gave a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night. In it,…
Democrats Aren’t Afraid to Say “Abortion” Anymore
Amanda Zurawski speaks onstage at the 2024 Democratic National ConventionMother Jones illustration; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. In a coveted primetime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, three women shared the stage to speak about their…
Kamala Harris Bet on Barack Obama. Now He’s Returning the Favor.
Kamala Harris and Barack Obama in 2012Paul Chinn/San Francisco Chronicle/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. When Barack Obama takes the stage in Chicago tonight to support the candidacy of his old friend Kamala Harris, many Americans will see it as another torch-passing moment…