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‘Someone’s gotta tell the freakin’ truth’: Jerry Falwell’s aides break their silence
More than two dozen current and former Liberty University officials describe a culture of fear and self-dealing at the largest Christian college in the world.
Most rivals have some variation of “when Biden fails“ written into their campaign plans.
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Political Science
The Shocking Paper Predicting the End of Democracy
Human brains aren’t built for self-rule, says Shawn Rosenberg. That’s more evident than ever.
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What Henry Kissinger Can Teach John Bolton About Keeping the President Happy
Richard Nixon, like Donald Trump, soured on his national security adviser. But repairing the relationship was costly.
Backtalk
No, the Federalist Society Is Not an Advocacy Organization
Its members lean conservative and libertarian, but the society does not take political positions.
2020
Can the F-Bomb Save Beto?
Beto O’Rourke’s uncouth language is a pungent sign of the times.
History Dept.
‘We May Have to Shoot Down This Aircraft’
What the chaos aboard Flight 93 on 9/11 looked like to the White House, to the fighter pilots prepared to ram the cockpit and to the passengers.
Europe at Large
Has Europe Reached Peak Populism?
The tide may have turned against nationalist right.
2020
CNN’s Climate Forum Went Badly for Biden
It was a new subject for a cable news town hall but a familiar result for the Democratic front-runner, who struggled to defend his record.
opinion
Yes, Gun Ownership Is a God-Given Right
Owning a gun is an extension of this law of nature, and has been recognized as such for a very long time in Anglo-America.
2020
Biden’s a Gaffe Machine. Does That Make Him Gore—or Reagan?
In 2000, a presidential candidate’s verbal flubs were devastating. In 1980, an old man’s goofs were irrelevant. How Biden runs his campaign could determine the difference in 2020.
Trumpology
Donald Trump, Expert
It’s not just hurricanes. The president has claimed mastery of everything from forest management to horse racing.
Law And Order
Why America Needs to Break Its Addiction to Long Prison Sentences
Shorter sentences will end prison crowding and even reduce crime.
2020
What We Know About the Democratic Primary
Iowa is just months away. It’s time to take stock of what we’ve learned about the campaign so far.
2020 TRACKERS
Where the candidates stand on more than 50 issues
The most comprehensive guide anywhere to the issues shaping the 2020 Democratic presidential primary.
A Trump social network readies for launch
His campaign plans to launch its own app soon, professionalizing its operation to track “the army of Trump” and keep supporters donating, volunteering and recruiting.
We asked 100 New Hampshire insiders about the Democratic field. Here's who they favor.
The 1,280 most influential Democrats in the state hosted 19 presidential hopefuls on Saturday for the party's annual convention.
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‘Tequila-drinking Navy SEAL’ in the running to oversee elite troops
Lou Bremer is the leading contender to be assistant secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, according to two current and former defense officials.
Trump deepens legal war against California, automakers
The administration's moves come as the president has grown increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of efforts to roll back Obama-era climate rules, his allies say.
Dems eye payback against Trump’s immigration tactics
A fight with Trump over his border wall, however, could fracture the Democratic caucus.
Was Greg Craig’s prosecution political?
His defense attorney asked "why the Department of Justice brought this case against an innocent man in the first place."
A cynical way to make poor people disappear
The Trump administration is redefining poverty in order to reduce safety net benefits for low-income Americans.
Not the debate that climate activists wanted
In a marathon forum on climate change, Democratic contenders began to seek separation from one another.
How Ireland lost patience with Brexiting Brits
Boris Johnson heads to Dublin with relations at a low point.
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