The Soapbox: A weekly roundup of TNRâs political coverage

A weekly roundup of TNR's political coverage

I Am an Iraqi American. The Iraq War Still Chills Me to the Bone.

In the public relations parade that led to war, it was impossible to insert any observations that humanized Iraqis. It haunts me still.

by Nina Burleigh

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Republicans Are Starting to Regret Cultivating a Base of Extremist Voters

The party wants to move on from Trump and his preferred MAGA candidates. They havenât convinced their base to go along.

by Alex Shephard

Why Weâre Barreling Toward a Legal War Between the States

Red states are passing laws to advance their culture war. Blue states are passing laws to stop it. The Supreme Court is going to have to decide, and there is no compromise position.

by Brynn Tannehill

Silicon Valleyâs Titans Are Realizing a Lot of People Really Donât Like Them

A bank run led to a wake-up call for Americaâs most coddled class of plutocrats.

by Matt Ford

Does Biden Suffer From Indispensable Man Syndrome?

Neither ill health nor old age has stopped past presidents from seeking reelection, but the most illuminating parallel to Bidenâs expected reelection bid isnât Reagan. Itâs Eisenhower.

by Walter Shapiro

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