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Legal sports gambling has gone way too far
The Supreme Court created a big problem and Trump is making it worse.
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Why are young liberals so depressed?
Mar 1, 2023
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No land acknowledgments, no remigration
Dec 3, 2025
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I was wrong about Biden
Jul 8, 2024
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Throw Biden under the bus
Jan 29, 2025
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An essay I enjoyed.
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Democrats need to think bigger on utilities
We need more power, not just short-term rate cuts.
Feb 24
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Nearly a week out from Texas
National numbers look good for Democrats. The early primary races look murkier.
Feb 23
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Democrats don’t need a Project 2029
The party needs fewer big ideas, not more.
Feb 23
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Sunday Thread + Mailbag
Ask your questions below.
Feb 22
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Saturday discussion post
Feb 21
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Republicans are complaining about a redistricting war they started
An avoidable, somewhat pointless fight is roiling America’s House maps.
Feb 20
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Charismatic leaders can roll their base
Plus a detailed explanation of something obscure Chuck Schumer did in 2008
Feb 20
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Thursday discussion post
A banquet of consequences
Feb 19
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