The Surreal Politics of a Billionaire’s Tax Loophole
Hillary Clinton has gone even further than Donald Trump in promising to kill a tax break that benefits…
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Dr. Oz: A Safe Space for Donald Trump
When daytime infotainment counts as medical transparency. By Ted Scheinman (Screenshot: The Dr. Oz Show/Harpo Productions) Republican presidential…
This Program Is Helping Non-Citizens Have a Say at the Ballot Box
The Vote Allies initiative helps undocumented immigrants learn about American elections — while possibly even giving them a voice. By…
Trying to Understand Latinos for Trump
There’s a reason why some Latinos aren’t put off by Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric. By Laura Naumann Republican…
As Election Day Nears, Workers Are Fighting — and Bonding — Over Politics
A new survey reports one-quarter of employees have experienced negative consequences of political discussions at work. By Tom…
Super-Predators and Midnight Basketball
It’s time politicians take real responsibility for their participation in tough-on-crime demagoguery. By Malcolm Harris (Photo: B.C. Lorio/Flickr)…
Bids Keep Rising to Get Donald Trump to Release His Tax Reports
So far, the Republican nominee has refused to reveal his financial records. By Elena Gooray LinkedIn co-founder Reid…
How Our Media Bubble Protects Our Ideologies
Almost all of the news and opinion we consume comes from outlets and commentators who share our political…
Hillary Clinton and the Danger of Defying Gender Stereotypes
New research suggests our reactions to breaches of trust are influenced by our preconceived notions about men and…
Trump Supporters: Racist, Perhaps; Islamophobic, Absolutely
That’s the view of one prominent political scientist.