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Biden Inauguration
January 20, 2021
Walter Shapiro
The Uncertain Promise of Biden’s Presidency
His message of unity has broad appeal in a shattered country. But does Mitch McConnell care?
January 20, 2021
Jacob Silverman
We Mock QAnon at Our Own Risk
Journalists laughed at followers of the conspiracy theory after an Inauguration Day prophecy failed to come true. But Trump-era extremists aren’t going anywhere.
January 20, 2021
Osita Nwanevu
The Hard Truth About Joe Biden
He’s not singlehandedly going to heal a broken nation. But there’s still a future to fight for.
January 19, 2021
Jacob Silverman
The Military Occupation of D.C. Is a National Disgrace
Tens of thousands of troops have locked down the city. This isn’t necessary to secure Biden’s inauguration—it’s just more security theater.
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