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The Case Against the Popular Vote
What would it sound like if someone proposed the Electoral College for the first time today?
The MAGA Plot
In a subtle new work of autofiction, Ben Lerner takes on Trumpism.
“What About China?” Is a Bad Response to the Climate Crisis
Unlike Washington, Beijing has at least gestured at a national plan to fight global warming.
Pete Buttigieg’s Health Care Plan Is the Worst Yet
Short on details and long on naïvete, the South Bend mayor aims to leave the status quo unruffled.
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The problem with enjoying a seductive drama about Silvio Berlusconi.
A Critical Threat to Sex Discrimination Protections
Three Supreme Court cases could redefine workplace rights for gay and trans people—and for everyone else.
How Energy Companies Corrupt State Politics
Virginia's Dominion Energy gives generously to candidates to get what it wants. But a political revolt is brewing.
