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In Minnesota, Teens Show Up for Democracy
Thanks to dedicated state programs, young Minnesotans get to flex their voting muscles early.
How Should Kamala Close?
Today on TAP: The need to preserve our democracy is objectively urgent, but economic populism is the message that works.
American Political Freaks
North Carolina Republicans nominated seemingly the most deranged pervert in the state for governor.
Trump’s Establishment Enablers
As political scientist Theda Skocpol warns, it’s wishful to imagine that Trumpism will fade away even after Trump goes.
Defending a Free and Fair Election
How concerned should we be about tactics to impair voting? And what should be done to resist?
Direct-Democracy Backsliding Claims Another Victim
A paperwork snafu kicked an abortion rights measure off the ballot in Arkansas. Organizers can try again in 2026.
The Flailing Trump Campaign
Republicans are on the back foot against Kamala Harris, and seem to have no plan to win.

