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Politics
No, It Wasn’t a Coup Attempt. It Was Another Trump Money Scam.
The president knew he couldn’t prevail in the courts but he understands how to make money by failing. He did it with casinos and he’s doing it again.
The QAnon Super PAC Was a Flop
It raised less than $4,500. It spent less than $600.
By Enfranchising Parolees, California Voters Notch Win for Justice
Passage of Prop 17, overlooked amid presidential race, is important step in fight against structural racism.
What Joe Biden Could Learn From Harry Truman About Hiring Republicans
Don’t give a cabinet department to a GOP has-been, says a leading free marketer. Pepper the government with a few real but loyal conservatives in advisory, not operational, roles.
Reach Out to Trump’s Victims. Not His Supporters.
As Donald Trump’s historic defeat begins to settle on the national consciousness, calls are already coming in for victorious Democrats to reach out to Trump supporters with patience and understanding. Op-eds have already been published calling for Biden to pardon Trump for any crimes. Conservatives are asking the nation to give Trump time for self-care… Read more »
Nationalism Is Ascendant Around the Globe. Biden Just Defeated Its Biggest Leader.
He underperformed polls. But compared to what’s happened in other countries, the Democrat’s victory is a remarkable achievement.
The Cost of Freedom
Freedoms of worship, speech, and assembly–all are under threat but the United States has always been willing to pay the price.
The Suburbs Drove Biden to Victory in Pennsylvania
Trump failed to improve his rural performance from 2016 and lost ground in the Philly metro area and formerly industrial northeast.
Republican Women Made Big Gains in the House. Here’s Why.
Fundraising, planning, and getting involved in primaries were key to their success this week.
