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The Scandal that Wasn't

The Scandal that Wasn't

Norms, pardons, coups, and what they don't have in common

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The other culture war

The other culture war

Where voters are, where liberals aren't, and the grifters that fill the void

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The Lesson Democrats Didn't Learn

The Lesson Democrats Didn't Learn

To be the party of joy, you must not be the party of judgement

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What to Expect Tonight

What to Expect Tonight

We might not know the outcome tonight. We also might know very early.

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Our Permanent Pessimism

Our Permanent Pessimism

You're being lied to, and not for your own good

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One Year On

One Year On

A year after the October 7th attacks, has anything changed?

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What to Expect from Tonight's Debate

What to Expect from Tonight's Debate

JD Vance and Tim Walz square off tonight. Some thoughts about what each candidate needs to do to come away a winner.

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Life & CommunityLife & Community
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The Wages of Hate

The Wages of Hate

Our politics can and must start with loving our neighbors, not lying about them.

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The New Blood Libel

The New Blood Libel

In which Republican campaigns spread rumors about a law-abiding group of immigrants to win a few more votes in November

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The Uneven Scale

The Uneven Scale

Why you shouldn't support Trump, even if you oppose Kamala Harris

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Who Should Kamala Choose?

Who Should Kamala Choose?

The State of the Veepstakes

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There Might Be a Conservative Case for Kamala

There Might Be a Conservative Case for Kamala

I know, I know, but just hear me out for a second

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