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The dismissal of the Georgia election interference case signals the end of accountability for the president—and a legal escape for the ages.

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How Trump Got Away With an Attempted Coup ↗

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The administration has gone to strained lengths to install loyal allies in key judicial roles. Things haven’t gone according to plan.

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Trump’s Federal Prosecutor Picks Keep Backfiring on Him ↗

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The overdose epidemic is often framed as a public health concern. But what if we treated it as an economic crisis, which policy can alleviate?

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The Populist Approach to the Opioid Crisis Can Save Millions of Lives ↗

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Distributing $2,000 payments to certain Americans is easier said than done, with several obstacles in the way—including insufficient revenue.

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Don’t Expect a Trump “Tariff Check” Anytime Soon ↗

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Efforts to surveil and undermine activists went far beyond infamous operations such as Cointelpro.

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How Police Harassed and Infiltrated Civil Rights Groups ↗

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They’re called labor brokers. They enable contractors to cheat vulnerable workers. And they’re almost impossible to catch. Will anyone do anything to stop them?

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The Construction Industry’s Invisible Villains ↗

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The Halloween Gatsby party, just as millions were about to lose food benefits, will go down as Trump’s moment of peak obliviousness. So far.

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The Mar-a-Lago Party That Future Historians Will Never Forget ↗

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It was far too easy for Republicans to kill the Inflation Reduction Act. Where did those who crafted it go wrong?

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The Quick and Shameful Death of Biden’s Biggest Policy ↗

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