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June 13, 2022
Will Merrick Garland Defend Democracy?
He came in wanting to depoliticize the Justice Department. But does that mean letting an ex-president get away with subverting democracy?
by Mark Hosenball
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Sixty-eight congressional Republicans voted against the latest round of Ukraine funding. Sure, it was partly an anti-Biden play—but much more is going on.
by Jordan Michael Smith
Built-in dysfunction is the only reason the vast majority of Americans cannot exert their will to limit the everyday carnage of mass shootings.
by Matt Ford
We heard Democrats were having “messaging” problems. Here’s a solution.
by Jason Linkins
The January 6 Commission brought shocking new footage and testimony to their prime time debut Thursday night.
by Grace Segers
From the Archives:
The GOP’s efforts to undermine our elections did not begin this week, and they were heavily subsidized by some of America’s best-known firms.

by Osita Nwanevu
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