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It’s Good to Argue About Dead Presidents

New debates, especially on overlooked subjects, bring new vibrancy to our civic life. In death, even flawed politicians can do us that final service.

In Tijuana, some Mexicans have embraced the Trump line on Central American migrants. But others have welcomed them with open arms.

Pro-legalization politicians and ballot initiatives won big in red, blue, and purple states across the heartland. That shouldn’t be surprising.

In the most Islamophobic election in history, Muslim candidates scored big wins by embracing progressive policies.

Republicans banked this election on lies, fear-mongering, and rule-rigging. It almost worked.

There sure are a lot of hate crimes under this “law and order” administration.

I’ve lived in Yemen. The lives of its people are worth more than any military contract.

Reporters know the president is telling racist lies to rile up his base. Why won’t they just say that?

There’s no abuse a few stays at Trump hotels can’t fix.

Here’s what should replace them.