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How Not to Win Michigan
Trump is picking fights with a popular governor, pushing unpopular responses to Covid-19, and threatening federal aid in a time of disaster.
White House
The Obamas Won’t Visit White House for Portrait Unveiling
It would normalize the president's behavior to follow the traditional custom.
Congress
How the Massachusetts Legislature Can Pave the Way for Elizabeth Warren
With veto-proof majorities, they can assure that if Warren joins Biden's ticket, her replacement will be a Democrat.
Justice
Cornered Rats Are Dangerous
There's a bias against retaliating against prior administrations, but Trump is shattering the one norm that would protect him.
Elections
So, You Want a Landslide?
If you want Trumpism to be decisively defeated at the ballot box, you can't be too picky about your political allies.
Foreign Affairs
There’s No Covid-19 Peace Dividend in Afghanistan
There is no political goal that can justify shooting up a maternity ward.
Media
Poe’s Law In Action
We may not have seen the end of history, but the Trump and his supporters are Poe's Law in action, dealing a death blow to parody and satire.
Environment
What the Left Can Learn from the Tea Party About How to Gain Power
The right better understands the leverage points to get their people into positions of influence.
Health Care
Trump Could Triple the Death Count Within Eight Weeks
I wish there was a way for Trump to do this badly politically without it costing hundreds of thousands of people their lives.
Culture
Are White Working Class Folks Tiring of Trump’s Act?
With 40 million Americans out of work, Trump's act isn't so funny, and more people understand directly that you can't run America like a reality show.
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