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January 20, 2023
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Alex Shephard
Actually, George Santos Has Been Pretty Good for the Republican Party
It may not last forever, but the scandal-plagued congressman is helpfully distracting attention from the House’s bona fide extremists and their weird ideas.
March 24, 2017
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Ben Adler
Why Lying Is So Easy for Trump
For New York developers, blatant deception isn't just good for business—it's completely legal.
March 23, 2017
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump: I’m not lying, I’m creating reality.
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