How a small group of reactionaries hijacked the Republican Party—decades before the 2016 election.
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How Democrats Could Actually Keep the House
In times of crisis, the president’s party has proved that it can buck the trend of losing seats in the midterms—and voters are experiencing several crises this year.
Posted inProtecting the Vote
The Case for the 16-Year-Old Vote
Expanding the franchise to younger teens is already a reality in a handful of cities. Research suggests that it can build lifelong voters and better citizens.
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The Democratic Hunger Games
After a redistricting fiasco pits New York Democrats against each other, careers are lost, but the state looks the same.
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Debate Over: Vote by Mail Boosts Turnout
The results from this year’s primaries, combined with recent studies, show that voting from home drives up participation—and could affect the midterms.
Posted inEconomy
Yes, Americans Are Better Off Under Biden
Households have seen a stunning rise in employment and income, even considering inflation.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Trump “Will Be Indicted”
As the former president faces legal investigations, the author and white-collar-crime scholar Jennifer Taub identifies the probe that’s furthest along, what January 6 Committee graphic was key, and why you can’t get a toupee in federal prison.
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Does Liz Cheney Have a Future?
Despite the admiration she’s earned for her courage and resolve, Cheney doesn’t have a lot of ways to bring down Trump—except maybe one.
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Mental Health Professionals Really Can Assume Some Police Duties
In Denver, it’s proving cheaper and maybe more effective—in limited circumstances. Here’s how.
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The Senate Can Stop Trump’s Plan to Gut the Civil Service
If the ex-president retakes the Oval Office, he’ll eviscerate the ranks of career government employees. There’s a way to stop him.
