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Producing Chicago

The DNC covered nearly impossible ground to raise up Harris as the new hero. By Andrew Rice

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RFK Jr., Trump Form Coalition of Vengeful Whiners

By Ed Kilgore Kennedy doesn’t have many supporters left, and they may hesitate to back Trump, but the two men do both harbor a true hatred of Democrats.

the city politic

Kamala Harris and the New Politics of Joy

By Errol Louis Positivity and love may turn out to be the most potent weapons available against creeping authoritarianism.

THE FEED

The AI Guys Are Driving Themselves Mad

By John Herrman

AI influencers are falling for hoaxes and scams as they wait impatiently for superintelligence to arrive.

the city politic

the city politic

Kamala Harris and the New Politics of Joy

Positivity and love may turn out to be the most potent weapons available against creeping authoritarianism.

Producing Chicago

The DNC covered nearly impossible ground to raise up Harris as the new hero.

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early and often

early and often

RFK Jr., Trump Form Coalition of Vengeful Whiners

Kennedy doesn’t have many supporters left, and they may hesitate to back Trump, but the two men do both harbor a true hatred of Democrats.

Photos: The Vibe-Shifted Democratic Convention

By Intelligencer Staff

Photographs by Mark Peterson

Scenes from Chicago.

By Gabriel Debenedetti

Kamala Harris leaves the Democratic convention having upended political gravity.

the national interest

the national interest

Kamala Harris Understood the Assignment

By Jonathan Chait

The convention shows how to re-create the Obama formula.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: A Lively Gossip Week

Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.

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DNC Day 4: Kamala’s Coronation

By Intelligencer Staff

The Democratic nominee’s rousing speech closed out a triumphant convention in Chicago — even if Beyoncé didn’t show up.

the national interest

the national interest

Kamala Harris Gave the Best Acceptance Speech I’ve Ever Seen

By Jonathan Chait

A perfectly targeted message.

Read Kamala Harris’s DNC Speech Full Transcript

By Intelligencer Staff

On Thursday night, she officially accepted her party’s nomination in Chicago.

The DNC Wasn’t Torn Apart Over Gaza

By David Freedlander

Democrats packed a pro-Israel party, while the Palestinian side didn’t even get a speaking slot.

What Kamala Needs to Accomplish Tonight

The DNC has done a good job so far turning the page from Biden and maintaining momentum. But Harris needs to seal the deal with swing voters.

the national interest

the national interest

Why Trump Is Making Anti-Semitic Rants at Josh Shapiro

By Jonathan Chait

The “highly overrated Jewish Governor” undermines his narrative.

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early and often

How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Exit Would Affect the Election

Reports are swirling about RFK Jr. dropping out of the race this week and possibly endorsing Trump. Could this ruin Harris’s convention bounce?

The Search Engine Wars Are Back On

By John Herrman

Google is turning into ChatGPT, and ChatGPT is turning into Google.

stop the presses

stop the presses

Ezra Klein, Wonk in Full, Is Almost a Celebrity at the DNC

By Charlotte Klein

His columns and podcasts helped push Biden out. But he’s not in Chicago to party. (He’ll wait for Burning Man for that.)

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early and often

DNC Day 3 Live Updates: Walz’s Pep Talk Is A Hit

By Intelligencer Staff

Highlights from the Democratic National Convention, where Wednesday night was all about Kamala Harris’s VP pick.

Peter Doocy Is Already Missing Joe Biden

By Charlotte Klein

Even the Fox News White House correspondent acknowledges the Democratic vibe shift.

‘Hotties for Harris’ Is Where the DNC Gets Horny

Dancing under Kamala GIFs in Chicago.

the national interest

the national interest

Threatening Revenge Against Nancy Pelosi Is a Bad Idea

By Jonathan Chait

If she can singlehandedly take out the president of the United States, she can probably handle you.

What the Jeffrey Epstein Documents Reveal About Donald Trump

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s name has been on the list of Epstein pals for years. As new files are unsealed, here’s everything we have learned about their relationship.

Will Taylor Swift Endorse Kamala Harris?

By Margaret Hartmann

Swift has yet to weigh in on the 2024 election. But despite Trump’s desperate attempts to win her over, a Kamala Harris endorsement seems likely.

How Long Can ‘Brat Summer’ Last?

By David Freedlander

The vibes are good, but at some point, Kamala Harris has to leave her bubble.

Trump Seething Over DNC Taunts From … Kathy Hochul?

By Margaret Hartmann

Two days later, he’s still complaining on Truth Social that the New York governor was the “nastiest speaker” at the convention.