At the bizarre trial of Donald Trump, the Maryland Congressman, law professor, and grieving father was the man of the hour.
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Why Impeaching a Former President Wouldn’t Have Surprised the Founders
What the British Parliament’s 1787 impeachment of a colonial governor tells us about whether the Senate can try Donald Trump.
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Making It Easier to Vote Is Good for Republicans, Too
Democrats are pushing an important set of voting reforms, from expanding dropboxes to helping ex-felons vote. They’re convinced it will help them at the polls. That’s hardly certain.
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Trump’s Lenny Bruce Defense
Never tell them—deny it. They got the audiotape? Deny it!
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The Smart Way to Use Reconciliation
The Watergate-Era gave Democrats a big stick—but only if they wield it right.
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When it Comes to the Stimulus, It’s Not 2009 Anymore
The Tea Party and GOP had the clout when Obama tried to rescue the economy. This time, they don’t have the plans or the juice. Here’s why.
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A Would-Be Thief’s Briefs
Donald Trump tried to steal the election. The impeachment papers filed by his legal team are laughably weak.
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Martin and Nancy Light Out for the Territory
The Monthly’s star bloggers go entrepreneurial at Progress Pond.
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Biden Should Use Executive Action All He Wants
Don’t listen to the whiners. The founders wanted a strong executive.
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When the Capitol Was Attacked, Wikipedia Went to Work
Inside the hive mind that works—and holds lessons for Big Tech.
