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Donald Trump’s Cabinet Picks Break Norms
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Donald Trump continues to fill his Cabinet; Texas plans to teach the Bible in public elementary schools; and how Dr. Oz and RFK could shape healthcare
Trump Appoints Hot Tub–Toilet Scam Character From First Term as U.S. Representative to NATO
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A guy who wasn’t qualified for his old gig is even less qualified for his next one.
There Are Many Reasons to Oppose Tulsi Gabbard’s Trump Job. This Is a Pretty Big One.
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Putin isn’t the only autocrat thrilled by this pick.
How Tulsi Gabbard Could Plunge U.S. Intelligence Into the Dark
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Spies have good reason to be wary of her.
I’m a Historian of Public Education. Trust Me, You Don’t Want Schools to Go Back to the Founding Era.
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Our system is a mess sometimes. But you wouldn’t like the alternative.
Why Are Democrats Supporting a Bill That Would Give Trump More Power to Punish His Critics?
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The House is voting on a measure that could be all too easily weaponized.
What Happens to Sexual Assault Survivors if Matt Gaetz Runs the DOJ
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If you’re experiencing alarming levels of déjà vu this week with the debate over Matt Gaetz’s fitness to run the DOJ, it’s not just you.
Two Separate Shaken Baby Cases in Texas Expose the Death Penalty as a Farce
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They're likely innocent of the same crime. One may go free, one may die.
Whew, That’s a Lot of Smoke Around Matt Gaetz Already
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Early returns on whether this was a mistake are, thus far, mixed.
The Danger of Making the Matt Gaetz Nomination About Sexual Misconduct
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Obsessive focus on Gaetz’s alleged sexual misconduct is a mistake, both for the media and, in due course, for senatorial opponents of the nomination.
Who Was the First Chief Justice of the United States?
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Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Nov. 20, 2024.
Republicans Should Cool It With One of Their Major Takeaways From the Election
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Trump’s popular vote win may not be what it seems.
Trump’s Shadow Cabinet
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It’s important to properly direct your panic this early in an administration.