Why the president threatens free speech more than any of the Republican convention’s bogeymen.
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Trump Created a Permission Structure for the Shootings in Kenosha
He’s been advocating for violence against protesters since before he was elected.
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What Happens When Republicans Step Out of the Epistemic Bubble?
It can destroy the caricatures that conservatives have developed about liberals.
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Two Hurricanes and COVID-19: Is God Angry at Trump?
Religious conservatives often see disasters as a message from the almighty.
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More Policy, Please
Why are Democrats—and Republicans—afraid to discuss their ideas at their own conventions?
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Is the Pandemic Fueling More Domestic Violence?
The lives of thousands of women and children could be at risk.
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Republicans Focus on ‘American Carnage’ … Again
Without a policy agenda, fear and racism are all they’ve got.
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Why the GOP Convention’s First Night Was (Kind of) a Success
The Republicans caught a break from bad polls and bad news.
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A Common Sense Caucus Emerges to Elect Joe Biden
At least some Republicans are willing to put policy differences aside to get rid of Trump.
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How Renters Can Earn Equity
An experimental new housing model is letting tenants build wealth. Could it work nationwide?
