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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

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    The citizenship question on the 2020 census, explainedThe citizenship question on the 2020 census, explained
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    A controversial, last-minute addition could throw the whole census off-kilter.

    By Dara Lind
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    Stormy Daniels’s story of intimidation from a Trump associate fits a 20-year patternStormy Daniels’s story of intimidation from a Trump associate fits a 20-year pattern
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    “We know where you live and we’re going to your house for your wife and kids.”

    By Dara Lind
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    Donald Trump proves his omnibus veto threat was just a temper tantrumDonald Trump proves his omnibus veto threat was just a temper tantrum
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    The only thing more insulting than using DACA as a fig leaf for a veto threat was the fact that everyone knew he’d back down anyway.

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    Why Trump is threatening to veto the omnibus bill over immigrationWhy Trump is threatening to veto the omnibus bill over immigration
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    Republicans are losing interest in sticking up for the president on immigration — and his veto threat proves why.

    By Dara Lind
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    The case against John Bolton, in one Trump tweetThe case against John Bolton, in one Trump tweet
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    There. Is. Always. A. Tweet.

    By Dara Lind
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    It took 3 weeks, and 2 American deaths, for Trump to speak out about AustinIt took 3 weeks, and 2 American deaths, for Trump to speak out about Austin
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    Two Americans are dead. Did their lives matter to President Trump?

    By Dara Lind
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    The death penalty for drug dealers is a terrible idea. It’s also part of the White House’s new opioid strategy.The death penalty for drug dealers is a terrible idea. It’s also part of the White House’s new opioid strategy.
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    A plan to reduce opioid deaths by killing more people.

    By Dara Lind
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    Donald Trump’s reality show mass-firing threat is a dangerous gimmickDonald Trump’s reality show mass-firing threat is a dangerous gimmick
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    It’s eroding American governance.

    By Dara Lind
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    No, seriously, the Trump administration is building a wallNo, seriously, the Trump administration is building a wall
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    Trump’s wall has become a punchline. It’s also happening.

    By Dara Lind
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    Sanctuary cities, explainedSanctuary cities, explained
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    The stereotype, the law, the reality.

    By Dara Lind