Plus, a dumb 'cancel culture' debate over horse racing, and more...
Monday
May 10, 2021
The Rise of Private Spies
What happens when online investigators and detectives-for-hire take on intelligence work?
By Charlie Savage
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Nothing Exposes the GOP’s Cruelty More than Its War on Medicaid Expansion
Wherever they hold power, Republicans work in lockstep to deny their constituents life-saving health care.
By Natalie Shure
Joe Biden Can’t Duck the Jerusalem Crisis
Israel’s latest Palestinian crackdown cries out to be condemned by this administration. Will he break from the deadly status quo?
By Jacob Silverman
Thanks to a Roided-Out Horse, the Cancel Culture Debate Just Got Even Dumber
How Medina Spirit’s positive drug test before the Preakness drew the ire of Donald Trump and Fox News
By Alex Shephard
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I Quit the GOP and Moved Left. Will Liz Cheney Do the Same?
The Republican congresswoman is being portrayed as a traitor to her party. I know exactly how that feels.
By Bruce Bartlett
What If Dictators and Autocrats Learn to Love Clubhouse, Too?
The popular chat app is exploding in popularity in some Middle Eastern countries. Can it keep its users safe?
By Jacob Silverman
Biden’s Conservation Plan Is a Historic Moment for America’s Indigenous People
The administration appears committed to tribal sovereignty and empowering Indian Country to help build a sustainable future.
By Nick Martin
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