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A Shortcut Through the Long Campaign

We don’t have to get too wrapped up in the parties’ narratives at this point.

Take a Deep Breath

Presidents don't matter.

The Oscars in an Age of Distraction

Our arts and culture editor predicts who will win at the 2024 Academy Awards.

The Nobility of Journalism

What a British World War II novel can teach our post-truth media.

The State of Our Union

A response to the new Dispatch editorial.

SOTU Antics Are a Bipartisan Failure

Anything that can be used for politics gets used for politics now.

Fact Checking President Biden’s State of the Union Speech

He made dubious claims about billionaires’ tax rates, inflation, the pandemic-related economic crisis, and more.

Requiem for a Bet

It’s over. Is it over? It feels over.

A Fiery State of the Union

Plus: The Dispatch publishes its fourth-ever editorial.