Long Read: Identity Politics Is Dead, and the Far Right Knows It
Richard Seymour
People are tired of identity politics - and the rainbow coalition lining up behind Donald Trump proves it, writes Richard Seymour.
Tag: democrats
Novara Live: Kamala Harris Skewers Trump on Abortion During DNC Speech
More despatches from the Democrats National Convention, Netanyahu is losing more support in Israel and the energy price cap has gone up again. With Rivkah Brown and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Starmer Rejects EU Deal for Young People, Bisan’s Emmy Nomination Under Attack
Is Starmer flipflopping on EU policy again? Tim Walz tugs at heartstrings at the Democrats Convention and a documentary about Bisan, the inspirational Gazan frontline journalist has its Emmy nomination under attack.
Analysis: If The Democrats Lose Congress, We’re Going To See The Worst of Joe Biden
Luke Savage
A Republican-controlled lower house will extinguish any lingering hopes for a transformative liberal administration.
Downstream: The World’s Biggest Political Streamer. Aaron Bastani Meets Hasan Piker
On owning property, Nancy Pelosi and how much he benches.
Downstream: Could Donald Trump Win in 2024?
Aaron Bastani meets Nina Turner, co-chair of the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, to discuss the American left under the Biden Presidency, the prospect of Donald Trump running in 2024 and how American workers can build a more progressive politics.
Opinion: All Eyes Are on the White House, But a Republican Senate Would Define a Biden Presidency
Freddie Stuart
With the Democrats' hopes of reclaiming the Senate hanging by a thread, Freddie Stuart considers the consequences of a divided government.
Novara Live: Kamala Calling (with Nomiki Konst)
Nomiki Konst joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss Kamala Harris being picked as Joe Biden’s running mate. Plus, Professor Simon Lewis on climate change heatwaves and Commonwealth Director Mathew Lawrence on Britain’s record breaking recession.
Analysis: Beyond Bernie: Down-Ballot Races to Watch in June and July
Freddie Stuart and Aaron White
With nationwide protests showing little sign of relenting, the next major slate of elections will indicate whether mass mobilisations will significantly alter the composition of the Democratic party. Freddie Stuart and Aaron White look at the candidates and races to watch in the second instalment of our series on the US 2020 elections.
Novara Live: Biden in the Dock (with Ana Kasparian)
Ana Kasparian joins Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani to discuss allegations against potential Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Plus, the Johnson government fix testing numbers & Yara Hawari on coronavirus in Palestine.
Novara Live: Socialism After Sanders
With Bernie Sanders bowing out of the race for Democrat nominee, what next for the US left? Is this the end of something, or the start?
Novara Live: Bernie Hits the Jackpot
Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial discuss Bernie’s big win in Nevada, ballots dropping in the Labour leadership race, and the start of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing.
GE2019: Why a Great Corbyn Campaign Is Good News for Bernie Sanders
Jake Woodier
For the first time in a long time, there are significant social forces on both sides of the Atlantic working to build a cross-pollinating international movement, writes Jake Woodier, while also waging their own campaigns embodying a major push-back against the forces of far-right neoliberal capital.
4 Things UK Organisers Can Learn From Beto
Jo Beardsmore
On Tuesday Beto O'Rourke took on Ted Cruz in a US Senate election which saw the Republicans almost defeated in Texas for the first time in a quarter of a century. Here are four lessons from Beto's campaign to help us build for electoral success in the UK.
Trump Was Elected by the Disinherited White Middle Classes, It Doesn’t Mean We Have to Put Up With Their Prejudice
Katie Arthur
While Trump certainly benefited from significant swings from low-income voters, it was the downwardly-mobile white middle classes driving the vote. Nonetheless, this is not the time to pander to their selfishness and prejudice.
There’s No Going Back to Social Democracy
A.R. Naraghi
Both sides of the Atlantic, the centre-left is still reeling from the global financial crisis. For many disillusioned voters the only solution is a radical one - whether to the left or right.
The Beginning of a New Journey for Bernie?
Matt Turner
Bernie Sanders has always claimed his campaign is about more than the Democratic nomination. With Hillary Clinton all but confirmed as the nominee, where next for Sanders and his supporters?
London’s Berning: Could Londoners Win the Democratic Nomination for Bernie?
Travis Mooney
Today is Super Tuesday, when 14 states and territories hold their primaries and caucuses in the US presidential race. With Democrats Abroad also voting, Sanders supporters in London are hoping to bring the Bern to the UK.