Trump’s Texas Tycoons
Meet the Lone Star megadonors, think tankers, and politicians poised to play big roles in Trump’s comeback tour.
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Women’s Lives Are on the Ballot This November
Representative Jasmine Crockett warns of another Trump presidency on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Tense Elections in Mexico and U.S. Endanger Democracy
Tense presidential elections could bring upheaval to both nations, according to a recent report.
Biden Administration Waives 26 Laws to Accelerate Border Wall Construction
On the campaign trail, the president once promised there would “not be another foot” constructed under his watch.
How Less-educated Whites Fell Behind and Blamed Race
In Clinton, Arkansas, a reporter examines the effects of a stagnant economy on the place she came from.
Charlatans, False Prophets and Flimflammers
A veteran NPR reporter tells all about his misadventures covering religion in America.
‘A Man Without a Gun Is Not a Citizen’
Although Jeffrey Toobin’s reputation has recently been tarnished by scandal, in Homegrown he has produced the definitive book on Timothy McVeigh’s continuing legacy.
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Far-Right Texas Republicans Mutiny at the Capitol
Naturally, a few of the state’s 25 GOP representatives are in the eye of the storm.
Christians Must Publicly Denounce Christian Nationalism
A former pastor explains why more churchgoers must condemn the bigotry of Donald Trump and his supporters in order to save democracy.