The DNC Kicked Off With a Handful of Protests—and a Dozen Arrests
Nate Gowdy for Mother Jones Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. As the 2024 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago, thousands of protestors took to the city’s streets to demand an end to Democratic politicians’ support for Israel’s war in Gaza, where…
Inside the DNC, Day One: Photos From Chicago
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Bernie Moreno Says He Built His Car Dealer Empire All on His Own. The Reality Is More Complicated.
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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…