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September 15, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Stephen Miller Is Already Using Charlie Kirk’s Death for Own Agenda
Miller is one of several members of Donald Trump’s administration Charlie Kirk’s death for their own goals.
August 25, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Illinois’ JB Pritzker Rages Against Trump’s Fascist Takeover Plan
The governor has been a vocal critic of Trump.
July 10, 2025
Felipe De La Hoz
How Extreme Can Democratic Governors Get to Stop Trump?
Blue state leaders have considerable power at their disposal to confront the threat of the administration’s authoritarianism. But some lines have never previously been crossed.
April 3, 2020
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Alan Greenblatt
The States Are Stepping Up
Imagine how much worse off we'd be if governors weren't challenging Trump’s policy of neglect.
November 5, 2014
Alec MacGillis
Democrats Didn't Lose Governor's Races Because of a GOP Wave. They Lost Because of Bad Candidates.
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