To be clear, I’m not writing an endorsement of Harris’s policies. I’m offering an appraisal of joy in politics, especially in its potential to fight fascism as the world grows more opaque.

But there is another electoral force propelling Harris’ candidacy that has barely been noticed: “Black Joy.” Harris isn’t just “campaigning on joy,” as so many commentators have ...

But there is another electoral force propelling Harris’ candidacy that has barely been noticed: “Black Joy.” Harris isn’t just “campaigning on joy,” as so many commentators have recently noted. She is ...

Joy. Harris has been talking about joy in various contexts for a while. We just weren’t paying attention. Then, when Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee ...

CHICAGO — Choose the “president of joy,” Bill Clinton said, from the Democrats’ convention stage, telling voters to pick Kamala Harris, not Donald Trump. Talk show giant Oprah Winfrey took ...

See how the mood has swung. By Christine Zhang, Alex Lemonides and Ruth Igielnik Kamala Harris’s campaign has been trying to get voters to feel the joy. Speakers at the Democratic National ...

Tim Walz, introduce himself to Americans in the keynote speech, as well as several heavy-hitters, in a night that stressed what the party calls the politics of "joy." Here's a look at some of ...

When work and life are overwhelming, it can be difficult to reclaim a sense of joy at work. Research has shown the benefits of incorporating joy, hope, and optimism into the workplace to combat ...

The media has dutifully picked up on the campaign’s messaging. The Associated Press reports that “Harris is pushing joy.” The New York Times claims “Joy is fueling” the Harris-Walz campaign.