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The Latest Anti-Abortion Trend? Mandatory Funerals for Fetuses The Latest Anti-Abortion Trend? Mandatory Funerals for Fetuses

Now that the Supreme Court has thrown out TRAP laws, opponents have a new tactic.

Oct 11, 2016 / Rebecca Grant

Dump Trump

The First Republicans to Break With Trump Over His Groping Tape Were Mormons The First Republicans to Break With Trump Over His Groping Tape Were Mormons

Does this give Clinton a chance in Utah?

Oct 10, 2016 / Jon Wiener

Why This Time It’s Different

Why This Time It’s Different Why This Time It’s Different

Yes, Trump has said lots of disgusting, stupid, or hateful things before and gotten away with it—but now he’s going down.

Oct 8, 2016 / Mark Hertsgaard

Donald Trump

On Losing the First Debate On Losing the First Debate

Donald Trump claims that someone may have broken his microphone on purpose, and that Lester Holt asked unfair questions.—News reports A blowhard’s ID is revealed by one sign: How q…

Oct 6, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump 12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump

She and her platform represent much more than just “the lesser evil.”

Oct 5, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Clinton Trump first debate

The Unhinged Backlash That Would Greet Our First Female President Is Already Upon Us The Unhinged Backlash That Would Greet Our First Female President Is Already Upon Us

Trump is leading the way.

Oct 5, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Why Progressives Should Vote for Hillary Clinton

Why Progressives Should Vote for Hillary Clinton Why Progressives Should Vote for Hillary Clinton

A Trump presidency would be a catastrophe, whereas a big win by Clinton creates an opening for change.

Oct 5, 2016 / The Nation

Mike Pence Is So Much More Nixonian Than Nixon

Mike Pence Is So Much More Nixonian Than Nixon Mike Pence Is So Much More Nixonian Than Nixon

How does a career politician get away with criticizing career politicians?

Oct 5, 2016 / John Nichols

Donald Trump Is a Worse Crook Than Bernie Madoff

Donald Trump Is a Worse Crook Than Bernie Madoff Donald Trump Is a Worse Crook Than Bernie Madoff

Madoff only scammed his rich clients. Trump could scam us all.

Sep 29, 2016 / Nomi Prins

Hillary Clinton at the DNC

Katha Pollitt: It’s Time to Get Active for Hillary Katha Pollitt: It’s Time to Get Active for Hillary

Plus, Kai Wright on Trump’s supporters and D.D. Guttenplan on the British left.

Sep 29, 2016 / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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