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The Lesson of the Epstein Disclosures: It Helps To Have Some Eccentrics in Government
Populist and anti-establishment politicians don't always get it right, but they are essential part of the system.
Nov 13
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The 2025 Election Proves That the Culture War is Less Important Than the Class War
In election after election, voters came out and proved that affordability is top of mind, not religious or cultural conflict.
Nov 5
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Zaid Jilani
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October 2025
Democrats Can Do Minorities a Favor By Not Excusing Incompetence
There are an endless number of qualified minority candidates for all sorts of positions. That's why we should stop excusing incompetence from people of…
Oct 29
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Zaid Jilani
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Graham Platner and Other Rough-Around-The-Edges Populists Can Win -- If They Take a Page Out of Donald Trump’s Book
Trump inspired his base with intense loyalty, so they forgave his warts. Can Democratic candidates do the same?
Oct 28
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Zaid Jilani
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Cuomo is Ending His Sad Political Career the Same Way He Started It
History doesn't repeat itself, but it sure does rhyme
Oct 24
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Zaid Jilani
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The Very Simple Reason Trump Didn’t Win the Nobel Peace Prize
It's a simple matter of eligibility.
Oct 10
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Zaid Jilani
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A Man Shot Up a Mormon Church. Then, Mormons Raised Thousands to Care for His Family.
Mormons around America are responding to an act of anti-Mormon prejudice with characteristic big-heartedness.
Oct 3
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Zaid Jilani
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September 2025
The Science Behind Why Mass Shootings Might Happen in Waves
A little-known study could help explain why it seems like we're seeing a new shooting every few days.
Sep 30
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Zaid Jilani
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Some Suggested Jokes for the Riyadh Comedy Festival
America's top comedians are about to perform in a human rights black hole. They might as well be irreverent while doing it.
Sep 29
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Zaid Jilani
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Would Americans Really Reject a Gay President?
A new Kamala Harris book sets off familiar fears. But those fears may be overblown.
Sep 19
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Zaid Jilani
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The GOP is Declaring Total War on Free Speech. Now's the Time for Democrats to Reclaim It.
Increasingly, it feels like we've returned to the Bush years. That creates an opportuniy for the opposition party.
Sep 18
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Zaid Jilani
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It’s OK To Hold Two Ideas About Charlie Kirk in Your Mind at the Same Time
You don't have to choose between sympathizing with Kirk and his family and criticizing his ideas.
Sep 17
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Zaid Jilani
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