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How Political Consultants Took a Texas Oilman on a Wild Ride

The head of a Texas oil dynasty joined the parade of wealthy political donors, aiming to flip the Senate to Republicans. By the time consultants were done with him, the war chest was drained and fraud allegations were flying.

Robert Faturechi

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What Political Parties Talk About When They Talk About Groups

Republicans talk about ideology and Democrats talk about groups—but they may be talking about the same thing.

Seth Masket

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Happiness: Conservatives Proclaim It, Liberals Display It

New research throws into question the belief that right-wingers tend to be happier than those on the left.

Tom Jacobs

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How Different Countries Involved in the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations Reported on That GOP Letter

He-said-she-said has rarely been so fun to read.

Francie Diep

Social Justice

Americans Are Fleeing Religion and Republicans Are to Blame

The retreat from religious affiliation is, essentially, a retreat from the political right.

Lisa Wade

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Don’t Worry About the Charisma Thing

Charisma is one of those things that many political observers are convinced they can spot in a candidate, but turns out to be really hard to pin down.

Seth Masket