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The Castration of Donald Trump
Harris was superb but this election will still be close
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Jonathan Alter
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Debate Preview: The Adult in the Room
It won’t be easy confronting Trump’s lies, but Harris has the skills to do so
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Jonathan Alter
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An Offer You (Maybe) Cannot Refuse
Personalized book plates and a discount on my new book
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Jonathan Alter
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Labor Day Special: Will Harris Focus on Mass Layoffs?
When "price gouging" plays out, Democrats should push to save jobs by curbing stock buybacks
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Jonathan Alter
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August 2024

Convention Trampoline
How Chicago foiled protesters and gave Kamala her bounce
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Jonathan Alter
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Black Swan Summer
Updates on two rare events that shook the world
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Jonathan Alter
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July 2024

Be of Good Cheer
President Biden’s historic decision sets up an exciting campaign that will energize voters
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Jonathan Alter
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Good News for Democrats: Trump's Bad Speech Wrecked His Convention
The combination of Biden withdrawing and Trump acting old and nutty offers a chance to lift the despair
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Jonathan Alter
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Biden Clings to Power
His news conference was coherent but selfish
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Jonathan Alter
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Biden Won't Give Up the Keys Yet
The Stephanopoulos interview showed a selfish president in denial
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Jonathan Alter
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The Supreme Court Takes a Crowbar to the Constitution
Sir Thomas More — the "Man for All Seasons" — and the Horrible Immunity Decision in Trump vs. United States
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Jonathan Alter
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June 2024

Days 22 and 23: “Guilty, Guilty, Guilty, Guilty” and 30 More “Guiltys”
I wrap up my six-week coverage of the Trump Trial
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Jonathan Alter
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