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Vox’s home for coverage of the former Presidential candidate and 49th Vice President, Kamala Harris, from her historic role in the Biden administration and more.

So what does Joe Biden do now?
Politics

In an Oval Office speech, Biden said his farewells. But his job isn’t done yet.

By Nicole Narea
So what does Joe Biden do now?
Politics

In an Oval Office speech, Biden said his farewells. But his job isn’t done yet.

By Nicole Narea
Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?
Politics

Dozens of other democracies have short election cycles. Can the Democrats learn something from them?

By Ellen Ioanes
What Kamala Harris really thinks about Israel and GazaWhat Kamala Harris really thinks about Israel and Gaza
2024 Elections

Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza has been divisive. Would Harris chart a new path?

By Nicole Narea
Why does Kamala Harris want to be president?Why does Kamala Harris want to be president?
2024 Elections

It’s difficult to predict what a Harris presidency would look like. But there are some clues.

By Abdallah Fayyad and Christian Paz

The latest in Kamala Harris

The one thing Veep captures better than any other political showThe one thing Veep captures better than any other political show
Culture

With Kamala Harris’s ascendancy, the series is on everyone’s mind — and the reason it resonates goes deeper than you might think.

By Whizy Kim
“What was not a race yesterday is a race today”: David Axelrod on Biden dropping out“What was not a race yesterday is a race today”: David Axelrod on Biden dropping out
2024 Elections

What a fresh face might mean for the November presidential election.

By Sean Rameswaram and Bryan Walsh
Could Kamala Harris’s “Brat summer” win her the presidency?Could Kamala Harris’s “Brat summer” win her the presidency?
Culture

Democrats have their first “Brat” candidate. What will it get them?

By Rebecca Jennings
Will Harris automatically replace Biden? Plus six other questions about the next steps, answered.Will Harris automatically replace Biden? Plus six other questions about the next steps, answered.
Politics

Does Harris automatically replace Biden now? Your questions about the process, answered.

By Nicole Narea
Why is everyone talking about Kamala Harris and coconut trees?Why is everyone talking about Kamala Harris and coconut trees?
Kamala Harris

Ironic Kamala Harris meme-ing isn’t so ironic anymore.

By Christian Paz
Could Republicans sue to keep Biden on the ballot?Could Republicans sue to keep Biden on the ballot?
Supreme Court

Speaker Mike Johnson’s threat to challenge Vice President Harris’s nomination in court should be frivolous. But who knows with this Supreme Court?

By Ian Millhiser
Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.
Politics

The best option isn’t always a great one.

By Eric Levitz
Does Kamala Harris give Democrats a better chance to win?Does Kamala Harris give Democrats a better chance to win?
2024 Elections

The debate over the vice president’s prospects against Trump, explained.

By Christian Paz
Kamala Harris and the border: The myth and the factsKamala Harris and the border: The myth and the facts
Politics

No, Kamala Harris is not a “border czar.” But that doesn’t matter to Republicans.

By Christian Paz
Democrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to winDemocrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to win
Politics

Pelosi, Schumer, and Obama have all signaled to Joe that it’s time to go.

By Eric Levitz
What happened the last time Kamala Harris ran for presidentWhat happened the last time Kamala Harris ran for president
2024 Elections

Harris flopped in 2020, but a lot has changed in four years.

By Christian Paz
Forget four more years. Is Biden fit to serve now?Forget four more years. Is Biden fit to serve now?
Politics

The urgent question about Biden’s mental fitness that Democrats aren’t yet asking.

By Nicole Narea
What about Kamala?What about Kamala?
2024 Elections

The vice president has taken on an expanded role in the last few months. Now Biden needs her more than ever.

By Christian Paz
Do other Democrats actually poll better against Trump than Biden?Do other Democrats actually poll better against Trump than Biden?
2024 Elections

What the data says, and what it means.

By Christian Paz
The Democrats who could replace Biden if he steps asideThe Democrats who could replace Biden if he steps aside
Politics

Kamala Harris? Gavin Newsom? Pete Buttigieg?!?

By Nicole Narea
There are valid critiques of Kamala Harris. They also don’t tell the full story.There are valid critiques of Kamala Harris. They also don’t tell the full story.
Politics

What’s fair — and unfair — about the intense scrutiny she’s received as vice president.

By Li Zhou
Can US investment really ease Central America’s migrant crisis?Can US investment really ease Central America’s migrant crisis?
Politics

Biden is leaning on US companies to convince migrants from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala to stay home.

By Nicole Narea
The downside to Biden’s electric vehicle charging planThe downside to Biden’s electric vehicle charging plan
Technology

The Biden administration wants to build half a million chargers — but not the kind many people want.

By Neel Dhanesha
The US is telling migrants “don’t come.” They might not be listening.The US is telling migrants “don’t come.” They might not be listening.
Politics

How much does Kamala Harris’s messaging about the border matter?

By Nicole Narea
Joe Biden’s unique Inauguration Day, in photos
Politics

Biden’s inauguration was marked by Covid-19 restrictions and high-security measures.

By Kainaz Amaria and Ella Nilsen
Kamala Harris is poised to be a historic — and influential — vice president
Politics

As a tiebreaker in the Senate and a close adviser to the president, Harris takes on a unique role.

By Li Zhou
The long list of contenders for Kamala Harris’s Senate seat, explained
Explainers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom must choose a candidate for Harris’s Senate seat from a crowded field.

By Li Zhou and Benjamin Rosenberg
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris sent a strong message with her all-white suitVice President-elect Kamala Harris sent a strong message with her all-white suit
Politics

Harris wore all white for her victory speech, honoring suffragists.

By Sean Collins
Kamala Harris: “I may be the first woman to hold this office. But I won’t be the last.”
Politics

Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech is historic.

By Constance Grady
Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman to become vice president
Features

Harris is also the first Black person and first South Asian American person to be elected to the role.

By Li Zhou
Sen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiarSen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiar
Politics

Perdue’s actions framed Harris as someone who’s different.

By Li Zhou
The 2020 vice presidential debateThe 2020 vice presidential debate
Politics

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris will take the stage in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday night.

By Vox Staff
Mike Pence tried to blame Kamala Harris for undermining a Covid-19 vaccine. But the public blames Trump.Mike Pence tried to blame Kamala Harris for undermining a Covid-19 vaccine. But the public blames Trump.
Politics

Pence’s spin on a Covid-19 vaccine ignored the biggest obstacle to public trust: his boss.

By Dylan Scott
The first post-VP debate poll says Kamala Harris wonThe first post-VP debate poll says Kamala Harris won
Politics

59 percent of debate watchers said Harris won, and 38 percent said Pence won.

By Andrew Prokop
“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking”: Kamala Harris repeatedly shut down Mike Pence’s interruptions at the debate“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking”: Kamala Harris repeatedly shut down Mike Pence’s interruptions at the debate
Politics

According to data from NBC News, Pence interrupted Harris nearly twice as many times as she interrupted him.

By Li Zhou
The double standards Kamala Harris may face at the debate, briefly explainedThe double standards Kamala Harris may face at the debate, briefly explained
Politics

How Harris approaches the debate reflects the sexism and racism she has had to deal with her entire career.

By Li Zhou
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s proposals could cut poverty in half
Future Perfect

Democrats have a historic opportunity to lift 20 million people out of poverty.

By Dylan Matthews
Kamala Harris, Jill Biden, and the national embrace of stepmothers
Politics

Their presence on the political stage spotlights the truth about the American blended family.

By Eleanor Cummins
What it will take to fight the sexist, racist attacks against Kamala HarrisWhat it will take to fight the sexist, racist attacks against Kamala Harris
Politics

Harris’s identity as a Black and South Asian American woman will attract lots of hate. It’s up to America to push back.

By Fabiola Cineas
Read: Kamala Harris’s historic acceptance speech
Politics

“That I am speaking tonight is a testament to the dedication of generations before me.”

By Constance Grady
Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination and makes history
Politics

She’s the first Black woman and first South Asian American woman to be a VP nominee on a major-party ticket.

By Li Zhou
How to watch Kamala Harris’s historic vice presidential nominee acceptance speechHow to watch Kamala Harris’s historic vice presidential nominee acceptance speech
Politics

Harris will speak at Wednesday night’s Democratic National Convention.

By Ella Nilsen
Birtherism 2.0, explainedBirtherism 2.0, explained
Politics

It’s back, it’s still racist, and this time it’s connected to a broader assault on birthright citizenship.

By Matthew Yglesias
Kamala Harris’s foreign policy, explainedKamala Harris’s foreign policy, explained
Explainers

It’s more robust than you might think.

By Alex Ward
The Trump campaign attack on Kamala Harris’s citizenship is right out of the birther playbookThe Trump campaign attack on Kamala Harris’s citizenship is right out of the birther playbook
Politics

The Trump campaign wasted no time suggesting the first Black and Asian American woman on a major-party ticket is ineligible to serve.

By Ian Millhiser and Aaron Rupar