The GOP Abandons Democracy
One hundred and six Republican members of Congress, and 18 state attorneys general, are asking the Supreme Court to overturn the election.
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If You Didn’t Vote for Trump, Your Vote Is Fraudulent
The president’s supporters believe that the votes of rival constituencies should not count—even though they understand, on some level, that they do.
2020 in Photos: Wrapping Up the Year
It’s time to take a look at some of the most memorable events and images of 2020. Events covered in this essay include the devastating wildfires in California, the Nagorno-Karabakh War, the U.S. presidential election, the ongoing pandemic, and much more.
How Biden Should Investigate Trump
The misdeeds and destructive acts are legion. The new president should focus on these three.
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What Language Game Are the Defunders Playing?
The national conversation about police reform has devolved into a never-ending argument over words.
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America’s Only Real Quarantine
The pandemic continues to head in a scary direction, just before the holidays.
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Live EventAssembling an Administration
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‘This Must Be Your First’ -
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American Elites Still Don’t Understand How COVID-19 Works -
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Unfit for Office
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