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State of the Union 2018 Liveblog
Welcome to The Politic’s liveblog of the 2018 State of the Union!
Trump, “Shithole” Countries, and Political Correctness: A Response
“The undeniable success of the liberal American state is due in large part to a dark, often-ignored underbelly of racism and prejudice.”
The Imperfect Candidate: Joe Ganim’s Run for Gubernatorial Office
“Ganim still touts his confident response: ‘Bring it on.'”
Yalies at the 2018 Women’s March
“I marched because women from all walks of life deserve equality in the eyes of the law and society.”
Back in Bodak: On Cardi B, Vulgarity, and Feminism
“Cardi’s charm is in her arrogance and fearlessness, attributes that have allowed her avoid being overshadowed by the men in the industry thus far.”
An Interview with Congressman Keith Ellison, Progressive Voice in the Democratic Party
“Any Democrat that thinks that any inch of this country is a quote-unquote ‘stronghold’ has not been paying attention.”
Book Review: Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury
“Wolff’s broad claims are the same as what we have heard all year.”
The Problem With Humans of New York
“Some of this suffering is the cause of human relationships, but much of it has to do with social crises like housing segregation and discrimination.”