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Free Speech Police

1 day 7 hours ago
Under the Trump administration, every law enforcement agency is an immigration agency. And that often means attempting to deport people for their political beliefs, particularly about Israel.
James Baratta

Chicago Has a Warning for Zohran Mamdani

2 days 14 hours ago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was elected on a left-wing agenda. But he is struggling to maintain support while governing, due to his own errors and relentless opposition.
Davis Giangiulio

Reclaiming the Public Realm

3 days 14 hours ago
Trump’s destruction and the needed rebuilding should be a theme in every election between now and 2028.
Robert Kuttner

Tariff Tantrums

4 days 4 hours ago
Today on TAP: Don’t look for a grand strategy in Trump’s tariff policy—it’s mainly about impulsivity and bravado.
Robert Kuttner

Trump Vows to Create More Blackouts

4 days 14 hours ago
Side agreements with the House Freedom Caucus will make most clean-energy projects unviable and leave the U.S. with not enough power to meet demand.
David Dayen