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Why Christian nationalism is suddenly at the forefront
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.31.22
Alleged ideology of Buffalo shooting suspect believed by most Trump voters, poll says
The Supreme Court ruling that suggests police in Uvalde won’t face major consequences
The GOP’s ‘mental health’ dodge on guns is cowardly
In a major setback for Durham, jury acquits former Clinton lawyer
Team Trump eyes conspiracy theories following primary failures
Jill Biden shares the invaluable financial lesson she learned from her first divorce
My child was murdered in 2017. What I want grieving Uvalde families to know
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.31.22
State Bar of Texas adds to Ken Paxton’s troubles with new lawsuit
Why Peter Navarro’s grand jury subpoena in a Jan. 6 probe matters
The 2022 race that Trump considers the ‘most important election’
The problem with Republicans’ responses to the Jan. 6 subpoenas
Some (but not many) in GOP evolve on possible gun restrictions
The crushing, hopeless familiarity of the response to the Texas shooting
Why Trump’s patchy election endorsement record could help him in 2024
Democrats are cowering from the big, bad GOP. Enough.
The Texas shooting is another vile opportunity for far-right trolls to ‘monster’ trans people
No matter who ‘wins’ the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, America has lost
We need more than new gun laws. We need a new Supreme Court.
Amanda Gorman’s school shooting poem is a light in this dark time
America’s love for guns is fueling conflict outside its borders too
What Biden’s executive order on police will (and won’t) do
How the formula shortage widens racial disparities for breastfeeding mothers
Why Madison Cawthorn’s second loss this week is a win for the whole country
U.S. religiosity (or lack thereof) isn’t what’s driving gun violence
Texas shooting aftermath highlights the danger of these 4 American gun myths
Why a moderate House Dem lost a closely watched Oregon primary
What happens when the ‘good guys with guns’ are afraid?
‘Only in America’: The good question Ted Cruz walked away from
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.27.22
What polling on guns does (and doesn’t) tell us about public attitudes
Why Rubio’s complaint about the NBA and its message on guns matters
Details emerge on Meadows’ alleged use of a White House fireplace
With 9/11 comparison, Boebert accidentally makes a good point
As senators begin new gun talks, will this time be any different?
The police keep changing the story in the Uvalde shooting
This non-profit has a plan to change young people’s minds about guns
NRA convention in Texas advertises some pretty abhorrent programming
How Trump’s Michigan ‘giant scams’ claims actually proved true — sort of
The U.S. Soccer equal pay deal was historic, but 3 big factors could undermine it
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.26.22
Senate Republicans derail bill to address domestic terrorism
Conservatives are too busy waging a domestic war to stop gun violence
Guns are designed to destroy the body. And we’re letting them over and over again.
This CEO credits her career survival to ‘the art of eight limbs’ martial arts practice
Appeals court: Trump can’t avoid testifying under oath in civil case
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.26.22
Mark Meadows reportedly used a White House fireplace to burn docs
George Floyd, Rodney King, and the technology behind justice
On school shootings, Herschel Walker tries (and fails) again
Following the latest school shooting, Ted Cruz focuses on doors
Trump reportedly didn’t have a problem with ‘hang Mike Pence’ chants
On Jan. 6, Jim Jordan abandons his ‘nothing to hide’ position
The NRA’s money speaks louder than parents’ screams
Court overturns Cawthorn ruling, says insurrectionist candidates can be barred from office
Warriors’ Steve Kerr goes off on lawmakers’ inaction on guns
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.25.22
Exploring ‘A Genetic History of the Americas’ with Jennifer Raff: podcast and transcript
The Texas shooting shows the futility of arming teachers
Criminal investigation into fake Trump electors reaches new level
Texas Republicans offer the same old shameful responses to shootings
Voters do real damage to Trump’s message on his endorsement power
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.25.22
What we learned from Walker’s non-answer about school shootings
Manchin supports gun reforms, but not changes to filibuster rules
Why, even now, Republicans will once again block gun reforms
A new brand of authoritarianism has trickled into the Republican Party
As Perdue loses in Georgia, Trump’s vendetta fails spectacularly
After school shooting, Texas AG Paxton calls for armed teachers
Herschel Walker’s celebrity GOP candidacy is as cynical as it gets
Why conspiracy theorist extraordinaire Marjorie Taylor Greene just easily won her primary
Trump-backed Herschel Walker wins Georgia primary race
Supreme Court ruling makes it harder for innocent people to get their convictions overturned
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.24.22
Why Mike Pence thinks he can still be president (and why he’s wrong)
D.C. AG sues Mark Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Accused of leading pre-riot tour, GOP rep’s story evolves (again)
Finally! A sports bar that features only women’s sports
Vulnerable Democrats ring the alarm about a looming ACA challenge
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.24.22
Questions about ‘charity’ become Herschel Walker’s newest problem
Liz Cheney urges voters and her party not to ‘enable the liar’
Ronny Jackson faces investigation over alleged misuse of funds
Manchin’s complaints about GOP tax cuts were true, but incomplete
The one key problem with the new Madison Cawthorn ethics probe
The Republican flip-flop on white domestic terrorists should have political consequences
Title 42 was supposed to end Monday. But bipartisan fearmongering won’t let it.
Biden’s confusing Taiwan-China remarks deal a blow to his credibility
The blatant racism behind the GOP’s anti-abortion rhetoric
The first woman to lead the European Commission has a message for young women
Georgia GOP attacks Stacey Abrams … for speaking the truth
The primary elections (and runoffs) worth watching on Tuesday
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.23.22
On maternal mortality rates, GOP senator gets key elements wrong
Why CPAC, a key conservative gathering, was held in Orbán’s Hungary
RNC steps on its own ‘open borders’ talking points (again)
Why Saudi money for Kushner, Mnuchin is drawing fresh scrutiny
Over 9 hours, Jan. 6 committee finally gets answers from Giuliani
Parents of the Oxford shooting suspect want his journal excluded from trial
Why about a million people who don’t exist will have representation in Congress
Georgia’s RICO Act is a demoralizing, blatant attack on Black expression and free speech
Why Biden’s ill-timed Cuba policy is terrible news for Florida Democrats
It seems like a scary time for reproductive rights. Here are reasons to have more hope.
The 2020 census sabotage could be devastating for your state
Emails add new details to Ginni Thomas’ anti-election efforts
N.Y. AG opens probe into Twitch, Discord in wake of Buffalo massacre
Brittney Griner has been abandoned by the NBA stars who could help her the most
Racist shooting in Buffalo lays bare inequities
Republicans embrace the one abortion policy Americans most oppose
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.20.22
Accused of leading pre-riot Capitol tour, rep shares new details
Evidence ties Trump directly to lawyer’s scheme to overturn election
At UFO hearing, Republican rep asks about ‘glowing red orb’
Following defeat, Cawthorn says ‘Dark MAGA’ must ‘take command’
Oklahoma Republicans up the ante with yet another abortion ban
Trump’s faux ‘populism,’ Big Meat and Covid collide — with tragic results
Abortion providers face increasing threats. Does DOJ have their backs?
Latest study on long Covid reveals bad news for just about everyone
CPAC Hungary is a brazen embrace of white nationalist authoritarianism
Has Biden lost the plot on Iran?
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.19.22
For Black Americans, yesterday’s housing discrimination is today’s air pollution crisis
Why the Jan. 6 panel has some questions for the GOP’s Loudermilk
Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ collides with the reality of online radicalization
Trump’s endorsement isn’t nearly as potent as he pretends it is
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.19.22
The House vote to condemn rising anti-Semitism wasn’t unanimous
Why my cousin who died in the Buffalo mass shooting would forgive the shooter
George W. Bush’s ‘Iraq’ slip might just be the worst gaffe of all time
In key Senate primary, Trump offers Oz some dangerous advice
Racist shooting in Buffalo lays bare inequities
House Republicans balk at bill to address domestic terrorism
Inquiry bolsters Vindman claims about Team Trump’s retaliation
Why the push to ‘expunge’ Trump’s second impeachment is so odd
Why Trump’s guy winning the primary for Pennsylvania governor should worry the GOP
Madison Cawthorn’s cardinal sin against the GOP had nothing to do with misconduct
Judge suspends Michigan law that would have made abortion illegal if Roe overturned
Unpacking Title 42 with Thomas Saenz: podcast and transcript
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.18.22
Progressives did fairly well in Tuesday’s primaries, in spite of Dem establishment efforts
Where was Oz’s disgust at Islamophobia when he was seeking Trump’s endorsement?
Pastor sparks controversy with rhetoric about Dems, Christianity
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.18.22
Violent extremism on the right described as ‘our biggest threat’
Why the Justice Dept. sued former RNC finance chair Steve Wynn
Meet the woman who just became the youngest Black law school graduate
Justice Department seeks transcripts from Jan. 6 committee
Why Mastriano’s primary win matters (even outside Pennsylvania)
The end of an error: Madison Cawthorn loses in GOP primary
Biden’s response to the baby formula shortage is disappointing — and disingenuous
Cawthorn loses primary race after wave of scandals, ‘orgy’ claim
Buffalo shooter’s Twitch video presents a test case for Texas — and SCOTUS
Data shows men are taking pregnancy prevention into their own hands
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.17.22
Buffalo shooting underscores importance of antiracism lessons for white children
Arizona Senate probes lawmaker who suggested Buffalo shooting was a false flag
New lawsuit aims to ‘hold accountable’ fake, pro-Trump electors
What to consider before quitting your job, according to a therapist
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.17.22
DeSantis faces pushback with yet another divisive appointment
Dems hope to ‘help’ key GOP candidates by meddling in primaries
Jan. 6 connection binds Pennsylvania Republicans (in a bad way)
Why Cheney is right to slam GOP leaders for ‘enabling’ bigotry
As Ted Cruz wins at the Supreme Court, common sense loses
Rep. Elise Stefanik’s shameful doubling down on ‘great replacement’ principles
The Supreme Court keeps making it easier for millionaires to rule politics
Biden called white supremacy our biggest threat. After Buffalo, he must act like it.
Moms with formula-fed babies are terrified. We need compassion, not judgement.
A conversation with Patrisse Cullors
Why Young Thug’s arrest should ring alarm bells for Trump
The racist theory that allegedly motivated the Buffalo shooter suspect, explained
Primary election races to watch: Oz in Pennsylvania, Cawthorn in North Carolina
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.16.22
State-level GOP radicalism becomes even more unavoidable
Vote on NATO expansion poses key test for Senate Republicans
Why did Trump change his mind about Kentucky’s Thomas Massie?
Shifts to the right catch up with the House GOP’s Elise Stefanik
Clarence Thomas’ misguided arguments take a self-defeating turn
Why a grand jury looking into secret White House docs at Mar-a-Lago is so serious
The Supreme Court leaks are transparent political plays
Shireen Abu Akleh was a voice for Palestine. Israeli police didn’t let them mourn in peace.
This Amber Heard-Johnny Depp TikTok phenomenon isn’t funny. But it is dangerous.
Why Biden’s plan for unspent Covid funds will spur controversy
Officials rebuff Youngkin’s request for more police at Supreme Court justices’ homes
This poll shows Tucker Carlson is on the losing side of the immigration debate
Texas’ new pro-disinformation law is a threat to democracy
Why it matters that Trump wanted to court martial retired officers
Arizona’s Ducey joins Abbott in busing migrants to Washington
Putin’s plan to weaken NATO has made NATO stronger
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.13.22
Why Scott Pruitt’s first Senate ad in Oklahoma matters
How (and why) Pat Toomey became a boogeyman in some GOP circles
Poll belies GOP talking points on importance of abortion in 2022
With Biden’s USPS picks confirmed, what’s next for DeJoy?
Why Republicans haven’t vowed to defy the Jan. 6 subpoenas (yet)
Republicans’ war on comedians is no laughing matter
Why Democrats are seeking criminal charges against Trump’s interior secretary
Manchin shows he’s unwilling to take Americans’ rights seriously
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.12.22
How young women can make money in their sleep
How the conservative Christian right is hijacking homeschooling
Grand jury reportedly examining Trump’s handling of classified info
It’s about time the Jan. 6 Committee flexed on Kevin McCarthy
Jan. 6 committee ups the ante, subpoenas key House Republicans
Hakeem Jeffries torches Clarence and Ginni Thomas: ‘Such a hater’
Lindsey Graham was right about Trump, Jan. 6 (but only briefly)
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.12.22
Clearview AI’s facial recognition settlement is a frightening window into our future
With tie-breaking votes, Kamala Harris joins a small club
‘I will just die in debt’: How student loans are drowning women
Members of ‘Putin’s Caucus’ on Capitol Hill still won’t budge
What is a ‘No’ club? Why women need to be members.
A less extreme GOP would be harder for Democrats to beat. But better for America.
On abortion rights, Dems have a pitch they’ll push ‘relentlessly’
Public confidence in the Supreme Court gets even worse
A conversation with Patrisse Cullors
Why Ron Johnson’s ‘messy’ rhetoric on abortion rights matters
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The leaked draft has a fatal flaw. And it’s even worse than you think.
‘Allow Me to Retort’ with Elie Mystal: podcast and transcript
Kendrick Lamar’s new video makes us face the pain behind famous Black men’s actions
Report offers a glimpse of where oppressive education policies lead
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.11.22
GOP filibuster derails bill to codify Roe v. Wade protections
The surprisingly depressing takeaway from Trump’s West Virginia win
Poll shows confidence in Supreme Court was spiraling even before leak
Senate confirms Lisa Cook as the first Black member of the Federal Reserve Board
Disclosed emails make notorious Trump lawyer look even worse
Republicans want sex ed out of schools. That’s a huge mistake.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.11.22
Republican rep loses primary race following misguided criticisms
Following sexual misconduct controversy, GOP congressman resigns
Supreme Court springs a brand new leak with Roe in the balance
Scott offers ugly response as Biden hits his plan like a piñata
GOP voters ignore Trump, defeat candidate accused of groping in key primary
4 polling takeaways ahead of the 2022 midterm election
Sam Alito’s decades-long project
Why the GOP thinks the culture war is the only fight worth having
OAN forced to walk back baseless claims of Georgia election fraud
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.10.22
Elon Musk says he would end Twitter’s permanent Trump ban
Groups fighting vaccines and masks fail to see hypocrisy in opposing abortions
Supreme Court protection bill is an embarrassment, especially for Democrats
Why the controversy over Kim Kardashian’s dress diet isn’t over yet
A note to employers: Black talent can tell if ‘diversity’ is just a buzzword
Trump-endorsed candidate accused of sexual assault vies for Nebraska governorship
Conservative media outlet walks back election conspiracy theory
Peaceful protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes is good
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.10.22
Latest polling shows broad public support for leaving Roe intact
Why Josh Hawley has introduced new anti-Disney legislation
GOP senators want warnings for TV viewers about LGBTQ content
Justice Alito’s unusual sources start to generate closer scrutiny
Republicans eye new restrictions on out-of-state abortions
Americans don’t get how inflation works. That’s a problem for Biden.
The attack on Roe could lead to midterm victory for Dems — if they’re smart about it
Karine Jean-Pierre can reshape the role of press secretary for good
The GOP is playing legal word games to build their right-wing world
Tom Rice gave the best GOP defense for impeaching Trump I’ve heard
Findings from Florida’s math textbook review undermine DeSantis’ claims
How Jennifer Grey reclaimed her life after plastic surgery left her unrecognizable
For some in GOP, a national abortion ban can follow court ruling
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.9.22
Another high court leak suggests Roe v. Wade is in deep trouble
For some in GOP, contraception restrictions aren’t off the table
List of harsh Trump critics from Trump’s own team keeps growing
Clarence Thomas speaks, shows a profound lack of self-awareness
GOP leaders literally at a loss for words as job growth soars
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a dramatic flair that Democrats need
Any intelligence in Trump’s hands is prone to manipulation
The end of Roe v. Wade is a men’s rights issue, too — literally
Tucker Carlson is the No. 1 champion of this leading far-right conspiracy
Amazon Labor Union’s Christian Smalls skewered Lindsey Graham
Biden’s Russia-Ukraine war mission creep is an alarmingly slippery slope
Should Mother’s Day be a corporate holiday? This jewelry mogul says yes.
Michelle Hord lived a mother’s worst nightmare. Here’s how she survived.
NFTs are plunging in popularity? Yeah, that makes sense.
In state after state, Republican extremism becomes unavoidable
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.6.22
Mother knows best: Mika, MSNBC anchors share their moms’ best advice
On Amazon, Lindsey Graham picks flawed fight with Bernie Sanders
Actual GOP proposals disprove the party’s abortion talking points
Will the end of Roe be a political awakening for women?
Following a Supreme Court ruling, Boston gets a Satanic request
White Republicans love to mimic Black culture. Why?
Job creation hot streak continues, as May totals break a record
The flaw(s) in Trump’s idea about launching missiles into Mexico
The Alito Supreme Court leak necessitates an unprecedented investigation
Mayorkas’ botched DHS disinfo rollout pinpoints a weakness of American government
Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s terrible tweet was bizarre — but revealing
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.5.22
It sure seems like someone in the GOP really wants Cawthorn out
Can we all get along: Remembering the 30th anniversary of the 1992 LA Riots
The era of the U.S. proclaiming itself as a champion for women is over
Biden sharpens his election year message, slams ‘extreme’ GOP
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.5.22
The problem(s) with Trump’s perspective on what ‘racist’ means
Support for abortion rights is widespread — even among religious groups
For many in GOP, returning abortion to the states won’t be enough
Right-wingers’ bizarre attempt to tie Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Roe leak
Can we all get along: Remembering the 30th anniversary of the 1992 LA Riots
‘Stop the Steal’ rally participant may soon be headed to Congress
The right’s strange new offensive against Ketanji Brown Jackson
Newest leaked recording does GOP’s Kevin McCarthy no favors
The GOP spent 30 years shaping the Supreme Court to overturn Roe
As Roe faces its biggest threat, we revisit our episode on Texas abortion access for Black Americans
As Harvard acknowledges ties to slavery, an update on ‘Ebony & Ivy’
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Man, The Legend
Trump’s idea to shoot protesters evokes memories of Kent State
Anti-abortion lawmakers are getting help from major corporations
What it means that Justice Alito is writing the decision killing Roe
‘A Year of Healing and Heartbreak’ with Thomas Fisher: podcast and transcript
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.4.22
The group behind some of DeSantis’ most draconian measures
Woman started walking to cope with divorce — now she’s climbing some of the tallest mountains
Why Republicans are hysterical about the Supreme Court leak
DHS watchdog: Team Trump politicized Russian interference info
J.D. Vance’s victory says a lot about Trump. But it says even more about GOP voters.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.4.22
Ron Johnson’s line on vaccines takes a decidedly weird turn
Bill to codify Roe protections takes on new urgency for Democrats
As Roe faces its biggest threat, we revisit our episode on Texas abortion access for Black Americans
Michigan Republican defeated after ‘lie back and enjoy it’ talk
Why Republicans pretended to care about the leak of Alito’s draft
Leaked abortion ruling gives Dems new rallying cry for midterms
Trump wanted peaceful protesters shot. The fact that we’re not shocked is telling.
Tulsa Race Massacre reparations lawsuit can move forward, judge rules
U.S. ramps up efforts to free Brittney Griner with ‘wrongfully detained’ classification
Why campaign watchers are keeping an eye on Ohio, Indiana today
How I became one of the only Latina deans in the world of higher ed
What I learned about motherhood after getting cast as Elsa on Broadway
Overturning Roe v. Wade would usher in a new era of surveillance
Susan Collins had to know she was voting to kill Roe v. Wade
Georgia’s Kemp accidentally tells the truth about anti-voting law
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.3.22
Roe v Wade leak proves the wheels are coming off the Supreme Court
Another GOP voter gets a light sentence after committing fraud
Why 3 GOP reps feel justified in rejecting Jan. 6 questions
Poll: U.S. majority supports Jan. 6 criminal charge against Trump
Why Alito’s draft ruling matters on marriage equality, too
For many Republicans, ending Roe is the first step, not the last
Trump reportedly wanted to shoot protesters. His own defense secretary stopped him.
NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting police officer on Jan. 6
Joe Manchin made an ad for a Republican because of course he did
This ‘stronger’ men’s conference is wildly embarrassing. Naturally, Hawley attended.
The GOP’s political stunts come at a high cost for Americans
DOJ just took biggest step yet to counter GOP’s anti-trans agenda
Jan. 6 committee seeks answers from a trio of key Republican reps
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.2.22
The nagging detail about the GOP’s polling advantage on inflation
How Citibank ended up as the Republicans’ newest corporate target
Former Defense secretary: Trump asked about shooting protesters
Judge smacks down the RNC’s case against the Jan. 6 committee
Rejecting groping allegations, Trump backs GOP ally in Nebraska
Democrats and Republicans have become wary of war. The media hasn’t.
Republicans are fine with blocking Covid funding to keep a racist policy