There were two positive rulings yesterday, but they shouldn’t get too excited.
Paul Waldman
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Sex, Lies and the Secret Service
What does it mean when a partisan of the Secret Service appears to declare a war of leaks on the White House?Â
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The Larger Context of Restrictions On Voting
The GOP has some long-term disadvantages that are very hard to change. But tilting the rules of voting in their direction is relatively easy.
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In the U.S. Senate, ‘Independence’ Is Overrated
Candidates all say they’re going to be independent, but is that really what we want?
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Americans In the Grip of Irrational Fears, Just Like Usual
An absurd number of people think they might get Ebola.
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How Gay Marriage Could Cause the GOP Major Headaches In 2016
A Supreme Court ruling on nationwide marriage equality could land in the middle of the campaign.
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Is Nationwide Marriage Equality Now Inevitable? Almost, But Not Quite
Today’s decision by the Supreme Court means that same-sex marriage will be legal in 30 states plus D.C. But some of that progress could be reversed a couple of years from now.
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When Every Supreme Court Justice Argued They Might Be Pro-Choice
A look back at the nine justices’ confirmation hearings, when all five conservatives tried to convince us their opinions on abortion where uncertain.
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Republican Senate Candidate Advocates Revolt Against U.S. Government
But let’s allow Joni Ernst the opportunity to clarify whether she’s been misunderstood.
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Why President Obama Can’t Get Any Love From the Public On the Economy
Another month of excellent job growth, and yet his approval ratings on the economy remain tepid. Here’s why.
