Pennsylvania Becomes the Land of Oz
The TV doctor’s primary victory owes far more to Donald Trump than a well-timed endorsement.
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No, Ann Coulter, I Am Not Responsible for the ‘Great Replacement’ Theory
Documenting how a diversifying electorate might help Democrats is not the same as inciting fears about “replacement.”
The Revolt Against Homelessness
Michael Shellenberger is betting on the frustration of California voters—even though most experts disagree with the solutions he’s selling.
His Clients Were Acquitted of Murder. Why Did They Get Life Sentences?
No other case gets to Jarrett Adams as much as this one in Virginia does.
What It Feels Like to Lose Your Child in a Mass Shooting
Nicole Hockley describes her son’s death in the Sandy Hook shooting, and the long grieving process that the parents of 19 children in Uvalde now face.
The Real Reason America Doesn’t Have Gun Control
The basic rules of American democracy provide a veto over national policy to a minority of the states.
Brad Raffensperger Gets His Revenge
Brian Kemp beat a Trump-endorsed candidate last night in the state’s primary. Another Republican incumbent’s win was more surprising.
The Abortion-Rights Message That Some Activists Hate
A devastating defeat in the Supreme Court could be a boon to the Democrats’ slim midterm hopes—if they can agree on the way to convert progressive anger into votes.
Is Larry Hogan Living in a Fantasy World?
The Maryland governor is on a crusade to bring back Reaganism when his party’s embrace of Trumpism has never looked stronger.
The Election Denier Who Could Run Michigan’s Elections
Kristina Karamo was an unknown poll worker who claimed the 2020 election was fraudulent. Now she’s the Republican candidate for secretary of state.