The American Nations map shows the deep legacies disrupted by the GOP’s collapses and the Democratic victories.
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Trump Can Cheat at Golf. He Shouldn’t Get to Cheat the Court
Mark Twain is credited with calling golf “a good walk spoiled.” He probably never said it—but the line fits the litigation over East Potomac Golf Links. In Washington, D.C., East Potomac is a century-old, low-cost public course just south of the National Mall. President Donald Trump wants to turn it into a professional venue. The […]
Posted inHealth Care
Health Care: Don’t Just Fix What They Broke
Reversing the damage of the past two years must be a priority for the new Congress, but it also needs to provide immediate relief for the already insured.
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BLUENAMI: Democrats Will Control Congress
A repudiation of Trump, GOP policies. A triumph for Schumer, Jeffries.
Posted inBooks
Can Affordability Save Democracy?
In a new book, Isabella Weber argues that Democrats underestimated inflation’s political costs. Her prescription is provocative, but not without risks.
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Maybe the Republican Fever Will Finally Break This Time
The GOP can’t sustain itself as a party without principles led by a mob boss. Tonight’s midterm results may make that reality impossible to ignore.
Posted inForeign Affairs
Zelensky Stood Up to Trump and Came Out Ahead—For Now
The canny Ukrainian leader didn’t cower after the president signed a diesel deal with Putin and limited intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Posted inProtecting the Vote
The Press Shouldn’t Hype Trump’s Bogus Alaska Lawsuit
The Department of Justice has launched a risible suit over the state’s U.S. Senate ballot because two candidates have similar names.
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Trump: A Feral Lame Duck
The president’s power is diminished, and that’s before the midterms. But weakness may make him even more dangerous.
