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In the Era of Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham Grows Soft on Crime
While Bill Clinton’s crimes got impeachment, Trump’s get a Supreme Court justice.
Only Tyrants Get to Break Laws, Appoint Supreme Court Justices
The Republican Party is about to enshrine minority rule for a generation thanks to a man who cheated to win the presidency.
Trump’s Lies Injure Us. Every Day
“Truth isn’t truth,” Rudy Giuliani said. Truth is, we’re tiring of this bullshit.
It’s Not About Free Speech
For free-speech warriors, it’s about power and privilege—their power and privilege.
Omarosa’s Kompromat
It’s time to take the former reality TV star seriously.
What We’re Not Talking About When We Talk About Nancy Pelosi
House Dems are jockeying for the best position from which to seize power.
Weaponizing Third Parties
The Russians, and the Republicans, are ready to exploit them.
Dems Must Build a Democratic Culture, Too
It’s going to take more than registering to get nonvoters to vote.
Civil Society, Antifa’s Silent Partner
Is antifa winning? Yes, and no.
Will ‘Save the President’ Work? Probably Not.
Americans tend to vote against things they know, not for things they don’t.