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Pelosi's remarks on Trump's 'racist' comments ruled out of order, after floor fight erupts
Escalating tensions on Capitol Hill erupted into a contentious floor fight in the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke in favor of a proposed resolution condemning "racist" comments by President Trump --...
A Fish Called Wanda - Vulgarian
A Fish Called Wanda - Vulgarian
Jonathan Chait
@maggieNYT @jmartNYT @TimAlberta ok, tell me at which point here the term in question occurs
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What Happened in New York?
Let’s discuss this. There’s too little evidence here to support any clear theory. But given the current leadership of the...
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from Monty Python's Life of Brian
Why a Climate Debate Is a Terrible Idea
Once you start with the single-issue debates, there’s no end.
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Infinite Means’ May Be a Mirage
Mr. Epstein, facing sex-trafficking charges, has long been hailed as a financial wizard. He got rich with the help of two wealthy connections, but there is little evidence he’s a billionaire.
Obamacare Had Another Bad Day In Court. That’s Pretty Alarming.
No serious expert thinks the case has merit, but now health care for 20 million people is on the line.
While Jeffrey Epstein Is in Jail, the Reporter Julie K. Brown Keeps Digging
The case seemed cold when a Miami Herald investigative journalist started looking into it. Then she persuaded accusers to tell their stories.
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Jonathan Chait
This story about Julie Brown, without whose labors Epstein would be free today, is a good reminder what a public resource is being lost by the destruction of regional and local newspapers: nytimes.com/2019/07/09/bus… pic.twitter.com/ceqWP6Ooe6
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In Washington, Good Grades for Universal Pre-K
The nation’s capital offers a popular pre-K program for 3-year-olds, leaving new parents with just three years of child care to cover.
Jonathan Chait
"a universal, full-day, well-funded, school-based, developmentally-appropriate, holistic pre-K program can improve children’s lives — if the public is patient, and willing to pay"
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Warren Staffer Draws Criticism for Anti-Israel Tweet
A staffer for Elizabeth Warren's campaign has come under scrutiny for a tweet stating he "would totally be friends with Hamas."
Tom Steyer May Decide the 2020 Democratic Field Needs a Billionaire After All
The hedge fund investor, who considered but decided against a presidential bid earlier this year, has changed his mind and now intends to enter the 2020 contest.
McConnell Is Blocking Any Plan to Prevent Russian Election Attack in 2020
The threat of foreign interference is actually quite severe. Why is he so blasé about it?
Tom Steyer Is Telling Allies He’s Running for President
The billionaire Democratic donor who has led a movement to impeach Donald Trump could be the latest to join the crowded field of candidates.
Trump Couldn’t Ignore the Contradictions of His Foreign Policy Any Longer
The president moves to straighten out his own foreign policy—and leaves his hawkish national security adviser on the sidelines.
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Full Trump Interview With Tucker Carlson: Not Striking Iran, Facebook & Twitter, China, Afghanistan
President Trump is interviewed by FOX News Channel host Tucker Carlson about his decision to not strike Iran, trade with China, Afghanistan, homelessness, and the influence social media and big tech companies wield politically.
Full transcript,...