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Barack Obama
September 7, 2016
Anakwa Dwamena
With the nomination of a Muslim federal judge, Obama cements his reputation as a president of firsts.
September 7, 2016
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump is still a birther.
August 31, 2016
Michael H. Fuchs
Obama’s Asia Pivot Has Been a Historic Success
August 26, 2016
Eric Kleefeld
Yet again, the Republican dream of winning over Jewish voters has been crushed.
August 25, 2016
Rebecca Nelson
The Forgotten Millennials
Blue-collar youth could be Hillary Clinton’s key to victory—if she can get them on board.
August 23, 2016
Ali Gharib
The Fog of Unknowing
How perpetual ignorance shapes the never-ending war on terror.
August 22, 2016
Brian Beutler
Why “Obama’s Katrina” Never Sticks But Won’t Die
A conservative meme resurfaces after the deadly flooding in Baton Rouge.
August 19, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Is a Terrible Politician
Some journalists believe he's brilliant and cunning. They are very wrong.
August 16, 2016
Brian Beutler
I Started the “Economic Anxiety” Joke about Trump—and It’s Gone Too Far Now
Liberals are quick to cite his racism, but that's not the only factor.
August 15, 2016
Brian Beutler
Conservatives’ Laughable Effort to Blame Liberals for Trump
The left predicted the GOP's white nationalist turn, but didn't cry wolf.
August 12, 2016
David Dayen
The Real Enemy of Education Reform: It’s the Colleges, Stupid
Colleges do very well under the status quo. And that’s bad for students and our economy.
August 12, 2016
Eric Kleefeld
It has come to this: The AP confirms that Obama isn’t the founder of ISIS.
August 12, 2016
Eric Kleefeld
Donald Trump is betting you don’t know what sarcasm is.
August 12, 2016
Brian Beutler
The GOP’s New Delusion: Hillary Would Be Losing Badly to Any Other Republican
August 11, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump can’t even do old-fashioned terrorism casuistry without screwing it up.
August 11, 2016
Eric Kleefeld
Not even Republicans can possibly believe Obama is the “founder” of ISIS. Right?
August 11, 2016
Jeet Heer
Hillary’s Looming Legitimacy Crisis Is the GOP’s Fault
The Republican Party, no less than its nominee, is incapable of accepting the Democratic Party's right to rule.
August 11, 2016
Brian Beutler
Nobody Should Be Surprised That Paul Ryan Is Supporting Donald Trump
August 11, 2016
Primary Concerns
Primary Concerns Episode 24: How to Write a Speech When Democracy’s on the Line
August 9, 2016
Marcy Wheeler
Are There Any Limits on Obama’s Drone War, Really?
A newly released document reveals that the administration’s rules for drone warfare are full of workarounds and loopholes.

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