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August 29, 2020

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Biden’s Distracting Parade of Celebrity Boomers

Voters need to see the Democratic nominee out in the world, not hiding behind musicians who were popular a half-century ago.

By Libby Watson

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	Why the GOP Didn’t Write a New Platform It isn’t just that the party has surrendered to Trump. It’s also because its policies are deeply unpopular.By Alex Shephard

	Democrats Have Failed Urban Black Americans The Republican critique of misrule in American cities has some merit, and it’s not clear that Joe Biden’s party is prepared to meet the need.By Osita Nwanevu

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	The NBA Is White Conservatives’ Favorite New Target for Racial Dog-Whistling With Covid-19 throttling the entertainment industry, basketball is caught in the crosshairs of the culture war. By John Wilmes

	Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Filthy, Predatory Finances The son of the late evangelical titan may be embroiled in a scandal made for reality TV, but it’s not as tawdry as his Trumpian path to riches. By Chris Lehmann

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	Donald Trump Declares Total War on the Civil Service The Republican National Convention is a testament to the president’s effort to permanently recast the executive branch in his own warped image. By Matt Ford

	Republicans Invite America to Play the “Dear Leader” Lottery The RNC opened with two themes: Existence is under attack from radical Democrats, and adoring Donald Trump is the only hope. By Adam Weinstein

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