Jewish leaders and Hamas supporters condemn Mayor Mamdani as New York commemorates October 7.
Politics
Reporting and analysis on American politics: campaigns, elections, Congress, the White House, and the fight to make our democracy work.
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Why You Should Believe the Polls This Time
History tells us Trump’s abysmal job approval and economic record should lead to healthy Democratic gains. The polls are telling us we don’t know how big.
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Should Democrats Win Congress, What Could Persuade Trump to Resign?
Here are things that might allow even his addled mind to see the merit in leaving office early.
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October 7: How Can So Many People Celebrate a Massacre?
Remember, pro-Palestinian protesters cheered cold-blooded mass murder even before Israel retaliated.
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The Republican Plan to Buy the Election Got Too Expensive
New data shows the GOP’s money advantage has narrowed because it relies too heavily on super PACs, which pay more for broadcast ads.
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Six Overlooked Reasons California’s Community NEWS Act Is ‘A Big Deal’
The new law offers newsrooms tax credits for retaining and hiring journalists. Its backers hope it can do much more.
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Big, Ugly Changes to SNAP Are Hitting County Budgets
For many local governments, administering federal food benefits is increasingly becoming an unfunded mandate.
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Taming the AI Monster
Here’s some of the collective action we need to make artificial intelligence work for everyone’s benefit.
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Why Democrats Should Be Most Worried About Troy Jackson (And It’s Not the Consultants)
Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee has a weakness in today’s throw-the-bums-out environment—a long record in state government.
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The Red Undertow in the Midterms
Charlie Cook on how the toxicity of Trump may pull his party down.
