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Letters From the July 30-August 6, 2018, Issue Letters From the July 30-August 6, 2018, Issue

Shine that spotlight… Governor Miranda?… The never-Trump canard… Where are the women?…

Jul 5, 2018 / Our Readers

‘Under Trump the GOP Has Become a Cult’

‘Under Trump the GOP Has Become a Cult’ ‘Under Trump the GOP Has Become a Cult’

—The Boston Globe So why do they maintain their loyalty Despite his lies, despite the fact that he Acts like a child instead of an adult? ’Cause it’s a cult. Why would his people a…

Jul 5, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Trials of Jimmy Carter

The Trials of Jimmy Carter The Trials of Jimmy Carter

 The president without a party.

Jul 5, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin

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For 60 Years, This Powerful Conservative Group Has Worked to Crush Labor For 60 Years, This Powerful Conservative Group Has Worked to Crush Labor

Now the Janus decision has helped push the National Right to Work Committee and its sister organizations closer to that goal.

Jul 5, 2018 / Investigation / Moshe Z. Marvit

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How We Can Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick How We Can Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

John Nichols on political strategy, plus Thomas Frank on Trump’s supporters, and David Graeber on Bullshit Jobs.

Jul 5, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?

Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change? Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?

After nearly a decade of Republican anti-tax “experiments,” voters appear fed up with being the guinea pigs.

Jul 5, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert

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Our Founders Showed Greater Respect for Islam Than Trump and the Supreme Court Our Founders Showed Greater Respect for Islam Than Trump and the Supreme Court

As we celebrate July 4 and the founding moment, we do well to recall that Islam has always been a part of America.

Jul 4, 2018 / John Nichols

Video: Do You Know the Star-Spangled Banner’s 3rd Verse?

Video: Do You Know the Star-Spangled Banner’s 3rd Verse? Video: Do You Know the Star-Spangled Banner’s 3rd Verse?

This Fourth of July, do we have the courage to confront our past?

Jul 4, 2018 / Jeffery Robinson

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Can’t hide what is in my face.

Jul 4, 2018 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

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Why Anthony Kennedy Was a Moderating Force on the Supreme Court Why Anthony Kennedy Was a Moderating Force on the Supreme Court

He was a conservative, but he had an open mind—and he was receptive to the concept of an evolving Constitution.

Jul 3, 2018 / David Cole

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