Jeet Heer
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Election 2020Yesterday 12:00 am
Climate Finally Climbed Onto the Debate Stage. But It’s Still Not Taken Seriously Enough.
Democratic presidential candidates were given the chance to talk about the most pressing environmental issue—but only briefly and inadequately.
Jeet Heer
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Political FiguresNovember 18, 2019
Jeffrey Epstein Isn’t Going Away
In the absence of a full reckoning, conspiracy theories about Epstein fester and allow the far right to exploit the popular mistrust of elites.
Jeet Heer
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November 15, 2019
The Foreign Policy Establishment Is Hijacking Impeachment
Trump should be impeached for using his office for corrupt purposes—not for challenging the national security consensus.
Jeet Heer
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The RightNovember 13, 2019
Like Dr. Frankenstein, Republicans Now Face the Monster They Created
A family quarrel breaks out on the right as neo-Nazis have started heckling Republicans for not being Trumpian enough.
Jeet Heer
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November 11, 2019
Nikki Haley Has Decided That Trumpism Is the Future
From Trump skeptic to Trump cheerleader, the former UN ambassador has followed the trajectory of the GOP.
Jeet Heer
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ClassNovember 8, 2019
Michael Bloomberg Should Stay Home—and Pay His Taxes
New York’s former mayor adds to the Democrats’ billionaire blight—and illustrates the problem with even the most progressive plutocrats.
Jeet Heer
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Election 2020November 6, 2019
Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Polls
Centrists are overplaying the prospect of Trump’s reelection to scare Democrats away from progressive candidates.
Jeet Heer
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PoliticsNovember 4, 2019
Sanders and Warren Have to Tame Nancy Pelosi
The House speaker is building road blocks against Medicare for All and a Green New Deal.
Jeet Heer
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November 1, 2019
Twitter Just Banned Political Ads. Hold Your Applause.
Being better than Facebook is not good enough.
Jeet Heer
