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Michael Tomasky & Miles Taylor Aug 14, 2025

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The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines America’s increasingly bleak times. Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor details what’s making Trump tick during his takeover of D.C.

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Charlie Sykes & Kendall Scudder Aug 13, 2025

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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how Democrats are dropping the ball in opposing Trump. Party Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Kendall Scudder details how they’re fighting back against Greg Abbott’s gerrymander.

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Rick Wilson & Osita Nwanevu Aug 11, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the idea of America giving Alaska to Russia and other political madness. Osita Nwanevu details his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.

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Ken Klippenstein & Michael Waldman Aug 09, 2025

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Substack’s Ken Klippenstein examines the time the FBI paid him a visit. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details their new report on how Trump is trying to rig the midterms with a number of extreme proposals.

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Meredith Shiner & Mike Bird Aug 07, 2025

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The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines the death of the Voting Rights Act and how it has shaped our politics today. The Economist’s Mike Bird details how Trump’s tariffs are shaking out.

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Sam Adler-Bell & John Bisognano Aug 06, 2025

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Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines why Democrats attack their best messengers.
NDRC President John Bisognano details Texas’s extreme gerrymandering plan.

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Rick Wilson & Alvaro Bedoya Aug 04, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the cracks in loyalty to Trump.
Alvaro Bedoya, recently fired from the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump, details the implications of the commission now serving Trump’s interests.

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Zack Stanton & Brian Edwards Aug 02, 2025

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Politico’s Zack Stanton examines Trump’s tantrum after receiving poor job numbers. Tulane’s Brian Edwards details how American “soft power” has influenced the world.

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Angelo Carusone & Rep. Greg Casar Jul 31, 2025

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Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the right’s playbook for silencing left-wing media.
Congressman Greg Casar details Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme Texas redistricting map and a whole new level of gerrymandering.

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Andy Levy & James Talarico Jul 30, 2025

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As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s constant Epstein flubs.Texas State Representative James Talarico details how Democrats can communicate with voters like humans.

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