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Jason Linkins

Jason Linkins is a deputy editor at The New Republic. Previously, he served as a senior editor at ThinkProgress, and as a long-time staff writer at The Huffington Post. His work has appeared at The Baffler, The Awl, Maclean’s, and DCist. He is the co-author of Schoolhouse Wreck: The Betsy DeVos Story for Strong Arm Press.

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September 14, 2024
Jason Linkins
The Media’s Demented Policy Illiteracy
The press has been feverishly demanding more and more wonky details about the presidential candidates’ proposals. If only they could understand them!
September 7, 2024
Jason Linkins
Trump’s Diabolical Plan for the Federal Workforce
Trump’s reelection would mean a radical transformation of the civil service. Democrats need to raise the alarm.
August 31, 2024
Jason Linkins
Where Are Harris’s Policies? Trapped in the Supreme Court
Everyone’s wondering what the Democratic nominee plans to do in office. Not much, without the permission of Chief Justice John Roberts and his cronies.
April 27, 2024
Jason Linkins
Don’t Worry, Mike Pence, Trump Will Sign Your Abortion Ban
The former vice president thinks his former boss has betrayed the anti-abortion movement. He is, unfortunately, very wrong about that.
April 20, 2024
Jason Linkins
So, What’s Going on With Clarence Thomas These Days?
It’s never a bad time for Democrats to talk about the possibility of a Supreme Court vacancy.
April 4, 2024
Jason Linkins
Good Riddance, No Labels!
The faux-centrist group’s attempt to mount a 2024 bid failed miserably—just like everything else they’ve ever done. Now let’s banish them from Washington.
March 23, 2024
Jason Linkins
It’s Good That Trump’s Trials Are Delayed
Here's why Democrats should be happy that the legal system won’t save them.
March 16, 2024
Jason Linkins
Elon Musk Leads America’s Top Tax-Dodging CEOs
A new study reveals a staggering number of companies pay their CEOs more than they pay in taxes.
March 9, 2024
Jason Linkins
The Supreme Court’s Savage Indictment of the Republican Party
If you read the high court’s disqualification ruling closely, you’ll see that the justices unanimously agree that the GOP is a lawless institution.
March 2, 2024
Jason Linkins
A Year of Republicans Lying About Abortion
Don’t believe a single word they say in the run-up to the November election.
February 24, 2024
Jason Linkins
The Brokered Convention That Could Break the Democrats
Those who want to replace Biden on the 2024 ticket are glossing over the brutality and chaos that would ensue.
February 17, 2024
Jason Linkins
The Democrats Are Blowing the 2024 Election
Joe Biden’s reelection hopes have been ill served by his complacent colleagues—who are currently getting pummeled by their more vigorous Republican counterparts.
February 10, 2024
Jason Linkins
The Corporate Crooks Who Got Caught Stealing Workers’ Wages
Investigative reporters exposed these bad bosses, and now comes the hammer of the law.
February 3, 2024
Jason Linkins
The CEOs Are Warming to Trump
Remember when corporate America joined the fight to protect American democracy? J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon doesn’t, apparently.
January 27, 2024
Jason Linkins
Republicans Are Starting to Worry That They Suck at Governing
GOP lawmakers have started to grumble about their lack of legislative accomplishments. They should take a good long look in the mirror.
January 20, 2024
Jason Linkins
It’s Time for Democrats to Make Some Enemies
With the presidential primary all but over, a yawning void in the news hole just opened up. Biden and his allies should pick some fights—and give the media some fresh material.
January 13, 2024
Jason Linkins
The Fourteenth Amendment Scolds Abetting Trump’s Return
The pundit class has finally found a section of the Constitution they can’t abide. By coincidence, it’s the part that’s designed to protect the nation from an insurrectionist.
December 29, 2023
Jason Linkins
The Day Trump’s Plot to Overturn the Election Got Stuck in the Mail
A new CNN report shines a light on the idiocy and cynicism of the president’s inner circle as they tried to pull off their madcap scheme to remain in power.
December 27, 2023
Jason Linkins
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Campaign May Not Make It to Iowa
While the candidate is putting a shiny spin on the news, the long shot candidate has suspended its television advertising buys just weeks before the primary’s first contests.
December 26, 2023
Jason Linkins
The Stupid Reason Lindsey Graham Is Worried About Trump’s Colorado Disqualification
The South Carolina senator frets that Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling may have a “chilling” effect on future despots.

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