There will be an active debate on the Democratic side, but none on the Republican side.
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Daily Meme: And There Was Much Rejoicing (and Gloating)
The New York Times editorial board: “He said Tuesday that New Jersey’s citizens ‘deserve better.’ He is certainly right about that.” George Packer: “I was there in Tampa in August, 2012, for Governor Chris Christie’s keynote address at the Republican National Convention, and from the first line I knew this guy was trouble.” Katha Pollitt: […]
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It’s Not Just New York: The New Era of Progressive Urban Politics
Cities are inspiring each other to do better.
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The Internet Service Providers’ Triumph
Companies like Comcast and Verizon just won a huge victory in the courts. Will it destroy the Web? Probably not, but it won’t be good.
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Rape on TV—More Than Just a Plot Twist
Producers often use sexual assault to heighten drama, but depictions of sexual violence offer a greater opportunity to educate viewers.
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Want to Predict the Future of Surveillance? Ask Poor Communities.
Marginalized groups are often governments’ test subjects. Here are a few lessons we can learn from their experiences. Â Â
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Honor Lincoln and MLK by Getting Yourself an AR-15
An Oregon county GOP shows the world just how experts do their trolling.
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Honor Lincoln and MLK by Getting Yourself an AR-15
An Oregon county GOP shows the world just how experts do their trolling.
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Daily Meme: The Worst Moments in American History, Food Edition
Although we are less than two weeks into 2014, the scandal that will dominate the rest of the year, nay the century, is obvious. What in hell inspired Bill de Blasio to eat pizza, that cheesy communion wafer with which New Yorkers worship their city, with a fork? As terrifying as this incident was, it […]
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When “Not Exactly Corrupt” Isn’t Good Enough
Chris Christie finds out what happens when you become a national figure, and the stench of scandal begins wafting to everyone’s nose.
