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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

    Politics
    DACA, explained: why Donald Trump holds the fate of a generation of immigrants in his handsDACA, explained: why Donald Trump holds the fate of a generation of immigrants in his hands
    Politics

    For five years, hundreds of thousands of young immigrants put down roots in America. Trump may be about to tear them up.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The threat to DACA — and 780,000 immigrants — is very realThe threat to DACA — and 780,000 immigrants — is very real
    Politics

    Trump may be moving to end the program to protect young immigrants from deportation. And if he does, he’ll do it soon.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    In Phoenix, Donald Trump committed a sin he’s never committed before: he was boringIn Phoenix, Donald Trump committed a sin he’s never committed before: he was boring
    Politics

    And America is better for it.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Congress was preparing for some immigration skirmishes. Trump wants a battle royal.Congress was preparing for some immigration skirmishes. Trump wants a battle royal.
    Politics

    The administration’s threatening shutdowns and floating “grand bargains.” Here’s what Congress actually wants.

    By Dara Lind
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Visas — they’re everywhere you want to be, as long as it’s MoscowVox Sentences: Visas — they’re everywhere you want to be, as long as it’s Moscow
    archives

    Remember when the war in Afghanistan was going to end?; the US reminds Russia that it can’t do 100 percent of the diplomacy with 50 percent of the diplomats; don’t look now, but the first round of NAFTA renegotiations is already over.

    By Dara Lind
    Explainers
    Why the ACLU is adjusting its approach to “free speech” after CharlottesvilleWhy the ACLU is adjusting its approach to “free speech” after Charlottesville
    Explainers

    The ACLU positioned itself to lead the resistance. Now its deepest traditions could be at stake.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    White House officials are terrified of what Trump would do on his ownWhite House officials are terrified of what Trump would do on his own
    Politics

    Why they’re not quitting: “You have no idea how much crazy stuff we kill.”

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin just put out a statement about why he hasn’t quit in disgustTreasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin just put out a statement about why he hasn’t quit in disgust
    Politics

    Apparently, Trump administration officials now have to explain why they’re not resigning.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Bannon is out. Bannon’s strategy lives on.Bannon is out. Bannon’s strategy lives on.
    Politics

    Donald Trump doesn’t need help being a racial demagogue.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Sen. Jeff Flake to Trump: “low-skilled” immigrants make America greatSen. Jeff Flake to Trump: “low-skilled” immigrants make America great
    Politics

    The senator’s argument is low-key kind of radical — even for a pro-business Republican.

    By Dara Lind