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June 17, 2021

The famed economist’s theories were embraced by Beltway power brokers in both parties. Finally, a Democratic president is turning the page on a legacy of ruin.

by Zachary D. Carter

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The U.S. Could Face Another Covid Surge This Fall

New models suggest that if vaccination rates only reach 68 percent and people refuse to wear masks, this autumn could be dangerous—particularly given the spread of the highly infectious delta variant.

by Melody Schreiber

It’s politically savvy for Democrats to avoid wading into the "critical race theory" culture war. It’s also a dereliction of duty.

by Alex Pareene

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Is the Supreme Court Finally Done Saving Obamacare?

For opponents of the Affordable Care Act, this latest slapdash effort to gut the landmark law may be the last hurrah.

by Matt Ford

In Joe Biden, Putin Has Finally Met a U.S. President Who Sees Him for Who He Is

The Russian leader has now met five U.S. presidents. The latest seems to have no illusions about his intentions.

by Walter Shapiro

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The Supreme Court Delivers a Twist Ending on LGBTQ Discrimination

The court’s liberal and conservative bloc combined to deliver a needle-threading ruling on a major religious freedom challenge.

by Matt Ford

Why the Unrest in Gaza Might Get Worse

This week, Israel bombed the Palestinian territory. Next month, the Israeli Supreme Court will adjudicate the threatened evictions in East Jerusalem that sparked May’s violence.

by Dalia Hatuqa

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