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McCarthy’s Risky Midterm Strategy

At a time when all the GOP has to do is be a normal, acceptable alternative to Democrats, he’s trying to out-radical the radicals.

A Neon Sugar Rush

A review of Netflix's 'Gunpowder Milkshake'.

How the NSA Ends Up With Information on Americans Without Targeting Them

Other agencies can secure a warrant and ask the NSA for assistance, or the agency can intercept communications with foreigners being monitored.

Stop Calling It Jim Crow

In many states voting will be easier than it was before the pandemic. 

Our Secrecy Paradox

The government can’t stop intelligence leaks, but it stifles our national debate by preventing the publication of unclassified information.

How Iran Tries to Conceal Its Meddling in Iraq

Tehran has supported Iraqi insurgent groups since the 1980s, but the fight against ISIS gave it a pretense to expand its reach into the country.

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Chief Operating Officer

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Why Greece Can Be a Powerful Ally

Its popular, pragmatic prime minister offers welcome political stability and ideals that align with promoting democracy.

Vaccines Save Lives. Anti-Vax Hysteria Kills.

The GOP’s paranoid reaction to Joe Biden’s statement promoting vaccination.

Protecting Our Electoral Institutions

There are plenty of sensible reforms that could improve the election process, but those aren’t the ones being considered.

Anti-Vaccine Pandering Poses Risk for GOP

The messaging threatens to turn off the very voters the party needs to win back.

I Think You Should Watch ‘I Think You Should Leave’

'I Think You Should Leave' isn’t for everybody. But it’s the best sketch comedy show on television.

How Both Sides Distort the Debate Over Critical Race Theory

Critics exaggerate what it entails and how it’s being taught. But supporters use it as a cudgel to accuse people of racism.