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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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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.
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The Amendment: Kamala for President with Brittany Packnett Cunningham
In this episode of the Amendment, Brittany Packnett Cunningham talks about the Kamala Harris presidency, the role of Win With Black Women and the impending Veepstakes.
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The Amendment: The Truth Behind Project 2025 with Rachel Leingang
In this episode of The Amendment, Rachel Leingang from The Guardian walks us through Project 2025 and how it's “the meat on the bones” for conservative causes nationwide.
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The Amendment: The Supreme Court vs Democracy with Kimberly Atkins Stohr
In this episode of The Amendment, Kimberly Atkins Stohr explains the ripple effect the Trump immunity will have on the presidency.
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The Amendment: Power in Privilege with Shannon Watts
In this episode of The Amendment, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, discusses the powerful role of White suburban women in the fight against gun violence.