Features
Defending Democracy — One Voter at a Time
Stunned by Trump’s 2016 victory, Jason Berlin devoted himself to voter registration. He’s built an organization.
Fake ID: Racists Confront Reality
White supremacists confront evidence that they are not only wrong — they are not even White
Biden Wins. Now What?
Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States. What awaits him and the country?
The dangerous myth of whiteness
Aaron Panofsky and colleagues examine the history and growth of white supremacy and its relationship to terrorism
Table Talk online: How Trump Lost. How Biden Won.
UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck reflects on the 2020 campaign
Voting in a Pandemic
The pandemic has scrambled political assumptions. The 25th District in California supplied a case study
Adam Schiff: Political Warrior
Congressman Adam Schiff has watched with horror as Donald Trump assaults democratic norms. Schiff speaks with Blueprint.
Closing Note: Hope in the Ruins
This year of crisis has upended politics, public health and policing, among many other walks of life. It now moves to an election.
The Facts About Immigration
President Trump and his supporters claim illegal immigrants are bringing danger to America. They’re not.
Bill McKibben: Sounding the Alarm
Climate change is not a problem for the future. Heat, drought, storms and fires are upon us now
James Fallows: America Up Close
James and Deborah Fallows traveled America to examine the strength of its towns and cities. They report back.
Trump in the Media: Authentic, Messy and Oddly Effective
Donald Trump knows how to grab the limelight. Then what?
David Axelrod: Institutions — and truth — put to test
The political strategist and CNN commentator discusses the state of American politics
Antonio Villaraigosa: Reflections on Los Angeles and California
The former mayor and veteran California politico takes stock of his city and state
Norman Lear: Culture Warrior
Norman Lear reflects on a career of influence and consequence.
Sketches
“A Lighter Look” — Two chatbots walk into a bar…
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Chatbots
“A Lighter Look” — Dead or Alive!
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Dead or alive!”
“A Lighter Look” — A Note to the Ex-President
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Some advice for Trump
“A Lighter Look” — Secrets!
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Secrets!”
“A Lighter Look” — A Biden New Year’s Resolution: Be Funnier
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Be Funny”
“A Lighter Look” — Packing the Oval Office
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Tchotchkes”
“A Lighter Look” — Dear Santa
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Dear Santa”
“A Lighter Look” — Fox and Kindergarten
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “The K Channel.”
“A Lighter Look” — Of Aliens and Trump
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Ransom of the Donald.
“A Lighter Look” — A Plug Nickel
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: A Plug Nickel.
“A Lighter Look” — Back Off, Mogul
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Presidents’ Day.
“A Lighter Look” — Taxes and Cheating
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Good luck, Bubba.
“A Lighter Look” — Apologies, Shakespeare
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Apologies, Shakespeare
“A Lighter Look” — Oops!
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Joe Biden, Gaffe Machine
“A Lighter Look” — Some Advice
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Pardon Me
“A Lighter Look” — Job Posting
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Job Posting
“Lighter Look” — Threats
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Threats
Of “bad apples” and police culture
Some see policing problems as the work of a few bad officers. Others see cultures of racism and brutality. Here’s how to tell the difference.
The Electoral College and Democracy
Online Table Talk: Martin Gilens on the Electoral College
Blueprint: In Defense of Thinking
Hofstadter warned of anti-intellectualism in America. A word to the wise
Closing Note: Start with Truth
The crying need for truth in an era of lies, distortions and stupidity
“A Lighter Look”
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs. This month: On lies, lying and liars
“A Lighter Look”
Rick Meyer begins a new column in this issue of Blueprint. “A Lighter Look” presents some of Meyer’s less-serious observations on American government and politics.
What do voters care about?
Our correspondent-turned-canvasser brings home notes from the field.
The Other Side of Discord
Is there a solution to discord? It’s not just about being polite.
Trump and policing — the consent decree
Donald Trump and former AG Jeff Sessions say consent decrees have increased crime. Are they telling the truth?