There is No Evidence That Black Voters Are Shifting to Michigan Republicans

The news media promotes a narrative that simply lacks any factual basis.

Nov 1 • Zaid Jilani

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October 2026

What Two Documentaries -- One New, One Old -- Teach Us About Losing Our Humanity in Killing

A new documentary about Israel’s atrocities in Gaza is taking film festivals by storm, but an earlier documentary reminds us these perils are universal.

Oct 26 • Zaid Jilani

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The Conservative Media Ecosystem is Broken

The mainstream media isn’t always right; but the alternative media can be just as bad.

Oct 12 • Zaid Jilani

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September 2026

Plagued by White Nationalist Ties, Mike Collins is Avoiding Minority Communities on Trail

In a state as diverse as Georgia, can a statewide candidate really win without courting minorities?

Sep 30 • Zaid Jilani

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Georgia Republican Ads Tap Right-Wing Activists to Roleplay As Everyday People

A billionaire’s campaign and a dark money group are misleading Georgia voters.

Sep 17 • Zaid Jilani

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Moderation in Defense of Liberty is No Vice

A Texas Democrat aligns himself with public opinion on transgender issues.

Sep 10 • Zaid Jilani

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John Fetterman is the Rare Politician Who Makes Both Sides Look Unprincipled

The unfortunate predicament of Pennsylvania’s senior senator at least offers a window into the nature of politics.

Sep 7 • Zaid Jilani

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JD Vance Sees Foreign People

During a campaign stop in Michigan, the vice president tells a tall tale about the state’s flagship university.

Sep 1 • Zaid Jilani

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August 2026

You Don’t Have To Be Poor To Care About the Poor

Supporting workers doesn’t mean you have to pretend to be one. And building wealth doesn’t mean forgetting about the poor.

Aug 24 • Zaid Jilani

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Liberals and Conservatives Need a New Relationship with Minorities Like Jason Arday

Both sides of the political spectrum have an unhealthy relationship with minorities.

Aug 16 • Zaid Jilani

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The Problem With Wokeness Is That It Helped Elites and Did Nothing for the Poor

Wokeness wasn't just a political problem for Democrats. It also was an abject failure on its own terms.

Aug 11 • Zaid Jilani

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The Israel Lobby Is No Longer Invincible

A long-time institution in American politics may be more of a glass cannon than it seems.

Aug 5 • Zaid Jilani

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