Table Talk
Adam Schiff: Political Warrior
Congressman Adam Schiff has watched with horror as Donald Trump assaults democratic norms. Schiff speaks with Blueprint
Features
Research
Voting in a Pandemic
The pandemic has scrambled political assumptions and allegiances. Researchers are watching California’s 25th District
Research
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.
Table Talk
James Fallows: America Up Close
James and Deborah Fallows traveled America to examine the strength of its towns and cities. They report back.
Research
The Facts About Immigration
President Trump and his supporters claim illegal immigrants are bringing danger to America. They’re not.
Table Talk
Bill McKibben: Sounding the Alarm
Climate change is not a problem for the future. Heat, drought, storms and fires are upon us now
Research
Trump in the Media: Authentic, Messy and Oddly Effective
Donald Trump knows how to grab the limelight. Then what?
Table Talk
David Axelrod: Institutions — and truth — put to test
The political strategist and CNN commentator discusses the state of American politics
Sketches
Exclusively Online
“Lighter Look” — Threats
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Threats
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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.
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The Electoral College and Democracy
Online Table Talk: Martin Gilens on the Electoral College
Editor's Note
Blueprint: In Defense of Thinking
Hofstadter warned of anti-intellectualism in America. A word to the wise
Takeaway
Closing Note: Start with Truth
The crying need for truth in an era of lies, distortions and stupidity
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“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
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“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.
First Person
What do voters care about?
Our correspondent-turned-canvasser brings home notes from the field.
Takeaway
The Other Side of Discord
Is there a solution to discord? It’s not just about being polite.
