A Country for Old Men
After a primary with a record number of women vying for the nomination, it’s hard to get excited to vote for two elderly white men. So how can we make them become the candidates we need?
2020 Democratic Primary
Will Biden and Sanders Ignore the Disabled Community?
Unlike many of the former Democratic candidates, the two frontrunners have done little to court the disabled vote. How will they fight for us against an appallingly ableist president?
There’s Nothing Revolutionary About Harassing Critics
Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders has only half-heartedly disavowed his most abusive devotees—and that will not serve any one of us well, least of all him.
Will We Ever Have a Woman President?
A record number of experienced female candidates have run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. But Americans apparently don’t want women with plans in the Oval Office—they want a man.
Bigotry Does Not Belong in Progressive Politics
When your base is composed of unreformed bigots, you become dependent on them to get re-elected. Does the Left really want to appease these people for votes?
The U.S. Birthrate Is Down Because Kids Are Expensive
Without childcare assistance, having a baby and raising children is out of reach for a lot of American families. So why is the “pro-family-values” GOP working against helping them?
Why Can’t Men Just Say “I’m Sorry”?
Whether it's Bernie Sanders or any well-meaning ally, men need to learn that being accountable isn't the same as weakness.
Shocker! We Have an All-White Dem Debate
The remaining 2020 contenders for the Democratic Party's nomination are homogenous by design.
“Principled” Is the New “Unlikable” for Female Politicians
Now that we have a viable female front-runner in the race for the Democratic nomination, a previously praised candidate is suddenly a “liar,” a “sell-out,” and untrustworthy. How will we ever elect a woman president?
Did Legacy Media Kill Kamala’s Campaign?
It didn't matter that Senator Harris was a strong candidate with a passionate base. The misogynoir of press coverage doomed her from the outset.