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This November Can Be the Democratic Party's Gettysburg
On July 4, 1863, the Union Army--and a young patriot from Massachusetts named Charles Potter--saved democracy. We can do it again
Claire Potter
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Remember When New York City Almost Went Bankrupt?
An interview with historian Kim Phillips-Fein about the last recession
Claire Potter
Jul 1
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Cry Harder, Donald Trump
After Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony, the ex-President's potential legal troubles--and those of possible co-conspirators--become clearer. Yes, we are…
Claire Potter
Jun 29
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What Clarence Thomas's Concurrence in Dobbs Reveals About His Judicial Philosophy
Nothing. But it does point to his long history of family values extremism
Claire Potter
Jun 27
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How Fetal Politics Stole Americans' Reproductive Rights
An interview with Jennifer Holland about the origins and ethics of the anti-abortion movement
Claire Potter
Jun 24
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"There Is Nowhere I Feel Safe"
When Donald Trump falsely identified Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss as corrupt election workers, he triggered a modern lynching
Claire Potter
Jun 22
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What, to the White American, is Juneteenth?
It isn't just a time to pay tribute to Black American history, or to virtue signal. It is a day to recognize that rebuilding democracy is both struggle…
Claire Potter
Jun 20
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Now, You Can Call Her Lauren`Ho-bert
I think it would be cool to have a former sex worker in Congress. But not one who lies and grifts.
Claire Potter
Jun 17
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Trump's Election Grift? It's Called a ScamPAC
Constant demands for contributions to an "Election Defense Fund" that didn't exist were not only an attempt to enrich the Former Guy and his circle, but…
Claire Potter
Jun 15
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The Big Lie
When the January 6 Select Committee chose this phrase to headline the second day of hearings they identified Donald J. Trump and his confederates as…
Claire Potter
Jun 13
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Donald Trump, Conspirator in Chief
Bennie Thompson's introductory remarks made it clear that the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol believes…
Claire Potter
Jun 10
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Watergate Summer
In 1973, Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer's determination to broadcast a Congressional investigation mattered to our democracy, and revolutionized…
Claire Potter
Jun 8
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