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The Amendment
Editor-at-Large Errin Haines writes The Amendment newsletter and hosts The Amendment podcast, both aimed at shedding light on our politics during a critical election year where the work of our democracy is still unfinished.
In This Collection
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Melania Trump could be largely OOO as first lady
Donald Trump is known for abandoning political and societal norms and expectations, but his wife is also often choosing to be unburdened by what has been the traditional role of the first lady.
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What will it take for a woman to be president?
To be a first is to be a pioneer; to come up short is to be a pariah.
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Our union does not become more perfect without women
Now is the time for women to take our rightful place as equal framers of the direction of the United States.
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The Amendment: Stepping Back and Leaning In with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
In this episode of The Amendment, Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff takes a break from his busy campaign schedule to reflect on his journey with Vice President Kamala Harris and how he's planning for the future.
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Why Harris' words on a deadly disparity matter
By talking about the death of Amber Thurman, the vice president shifts how Democrats are talking about the impact of abortion bans.
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The election is getting dark. Time to do something.
Americans in both parties say they’re worried about the future of democracy, and many are trying to persuade friends and family to vote for their candidate.
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The Amendment: How Gender Defined the Presidential Debate with Rebecca Traister
In this episode of The Amendment, Errin is joined by New York Magazine writer-at-large Rebecca Traister to unpack the high stakes debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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The mics were muted. The misogyny was not.
Harris was confident and in command; Trump was divisive, demeaning and distracting.
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The Amendment: Centering Labor in the 2024 Presidential Election with April Verrett
In this episode of the Amendment, Service Employees International Union President April Verrett speaks about why labor unions are intrinsic to upholding our democracy.
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Like Beyoncé, Kamala Harris is having her renaissance
The vice president’s evolution over the past three and a half years can be summarized as a playlist from the once-in-a-generation entertainer.