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Let the Presidential Election Mudslinging Begin!
Jeet Heer Trashing Donald Trump can’t be Joe Biden’s whole reelection message. But it’s a good start. The post Let the Presidential Election Mudslinging Begin! appeared first on The Nation.
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Bidenomics and Its Discontents
James K. Galbraith The White House believes American workers have seldom had it so good. And lots of prestigious economists agree. But the voters aren’t buying. Maybe they know something? The post...
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Why Silicon Valley Reactionaries Love RFK Jr.
Jeet Heer Kennedy’s newly picked running mate, Nicole Shanahan, reflects the necro-futurism of Big Tech. The post Why Silicon Valley Reactionaries Love RFK Jr. appeared first on The Nation.
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Javier Milei’s Amputation Regime for Argentina
Jacob Sugarman The country’s new president has imposed a set of brutal austerity measures as part of a so-called “chainsaw plan.” The carnage is already mounting. The post Javier Milei’s Amputation...
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It’s Not Too Late for Democrats to Win Back Rural Voters
Erica Etelson, Anthony Flaccavento Putting together a Democratic majority in 2024 requires winning back some portion of the rural working class. The good news is that it can be done. Here’s how. The...
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Addiction to Blockbuster Franchises Is Killing Hollywood
Jeet Heer Corporate consolidation means tired and increasingly unpopular sequels. The post Addiction to Blockbuster Franchises Is Killing Hollywood appeared first on The Nation.
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Has NY Governor Kathy Hochul Killed Congestion Pricing For Good?
Ross Barkan Or just until after the election? Either way, she’s blown a $15 billion hole in the MTA budget, leaving New Yorkers with overcrowded streets, filthy air, and an underfunded subway. The post...
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American Bankruptcy Law Already Undercuts Accountability for Police Misconduct
Melissa B. Jacoby And the Supreme Court may be about to make the situation worse. The post American Bankruptcy Law Already Undercuts Accountability for Police Misconduct appeared first on The Nation.
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Britain’s Labour Leader Seems Oblivious to the Political Signals From Europe
Steve Howell Keir Starmer looks certain to be Britain’s next prime minister—but he’s using the same centrist playbook that has opened the door to the far right in France and Germany. The post Britain’s...
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Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime?
Jeet Heer The Democrats have a winning election message—but do they have the right messenger? The post Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime? appeared first on The Nation.
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A Close-Up View of the UK Election Gave Rise to an Unfamiliar Emotion: Envy
Ross Barkan The US left can only dream of Democrats’ having five years ahead of interrupted power—and control of Congress—with the GOP, like the Tories, driven far to the margins for a decade. The post...
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J.D. Vance, a Born-Again Trumpist, Offers a Political Jackpot for Democrats
Jeet Heer Trump’s running mate has a history of embracing rancid positions to rise to the top. The post J.D. Vance, a Born-Again Trumpist, Offers a Political Jackpot for Democrats appeared first on The...
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The Maduro Government Is Probably Stealing the Election in Venezuela
James North But maintaining economic warfare by the US—including sanctions—only hurts the Venezuelan people. The post The Maduro Government Is Probably Stealing the Election in Venezuela appeared first...
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