It’s yet another sign that the Republican Party’s conversion to a cult is complete.
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The City That Transformed Its Police Department
How Camden, New Jersey created a model for police reform across the country.
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Republicans Take Some Small Steps in Defiance of Trump
As the president’s support erodes, we’re starting to see some dissent among the ranks.
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The Dubious DOJ Investigation Barr Is Already Pre-Spinning
How much lower does the attorney general’s credibility need to go before the press stops taking the bait?
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Trump Is Going Down Swinging
The president’s cruel and crazy tweets appeal to his base, but they may be hurting more than helping in 2020.
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Why I Threw Away My Copy of Gone with the Wind
It’s time to downgrade the racist novel—and film—from cultural icon to artifact.
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If Trump Loses in November, He Will Thrust the U.S. Into a Legitimacy Crisis
The president is already setting the stage to challenge the election results.
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The Economic Messaging That Biden Needs
Smart policy proposals are great, but it takes a grand, unifying vision to win.
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What Republicans Really Mean When They Talk About “Law and Order”
They don’t care about keeping the peace. They want to let cops act lawlessly, creating more disorder.
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Why a GOP Convention in Jacksonville Could Be a Disaster
The decision to move the event from Charlotte has the makings of a political debacle and a health crisis.
