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Jim Kessler

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STRAIGHT-UP RACIST

If Black Lives Truly Matter, Stand Your Ground Laws Must Go

These noxious laws have spread to 27 states, where white defendants are far more likely to be let off for killing a Black victim. Enough.

Jim Kessler

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NOT OVER

Don’t Give Up Yet, Fans of Democratic Also-Rans

A survey of the last 10 Democratic nominating processes teaches four important lessons. The bottom line? Yes, a dark horse could still steal the show.

Jim Kessler

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FACT, JACK

The Election Will Be Won—or Lost—in Lordstown, Ohio

Democratic candidates are mostly from blue bubbles, and so is their base. But unless they talk to people in struggling cities and small towns, they will lose.

Jim Kessler

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THE SMELL OF DEFEAT

The NRA Is Flipping Out. Here’s Why.

There is a reason the Parkland survivors are being attacked so viciously.

Jim Kessler

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