Profile
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.
Features
Research
Fake ID: Racists Confront Reality
White supremacists confront evidence that they are not only wrong — they are not even White
Research
Biden Wins. Now What?
Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States. What awaits him and the country?
Research
The dangerous myth of whiteness
Aaron Panofsky and colleagues examine the history and growth of white supremacy and its relationship to terrorism
Table Talk
Table Talk online: How Trump Lost. How Biden Won.
UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck reflects on the 2020 campaign
Research
Voting in a Pandemic
The pandemic has scrambled political assumptions. The 25th District in California supplied a case study
Table Talk
Adam Schiff: Political Warrior
Congressman Adam Schiff has watched with horror as Donald Trump assaults democratic norms. Schiff speaks with Blueprint.
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.
Sketches
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“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.
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“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.
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“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.
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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.
