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Caleb Lewis

Caleb Lewis

Former Policy and Politics Intern

Eating office M&Ms and writing about the election

Latest articles by Caleb Lewis

Culture
5 road trips to help you explore America’s ghosts, murder in the Midwest, and the Civil War5 road trips to help you explore America’s ghosts, murder in the Midwest, and the Civil War
Culture

You’ve got just enough autumn left to take a weekend — or more — away.

By Emily St. James, Caleb Lewis and 2 more
Politics
Bernie supporters need people of color if they don’t want their movement to bustBernie supporters need people of color if they don’t want their movement to bust
Politics

Don’t boo, organize.

By Caleb Lewis
Politics
Watch: Stephen Colbert’s “The Word” is back again. Sort of.Watch: Stephen Colbert’s “The Word” is back again. Sort of.
Politics

After sharing some heartbreaking news, Colbert cut to an unlikely correspondent for commentary.

By Caleb Lewis
Politics
Watch: Stephen Colbert sprints past security during the DNC “Hungry for Power Games”Watch: Stephen Colbert sprints past security during the DNC “Hungry for Power Games”
Politics

Security at the event was tight, and Colbert’s bright blue wig and taxidermied weasel didn’t exactly make him an inconspicuous target.

By Caleb Lewis
Police Violence
Michael Jordan never gets political. Recent police shootings have changed that.Michael Jordan never gets political. Recent police shootings have changed that.
Police Violence

The statement is a big change for Jordan, who’s been especially tight-lipped about politics, seemingly for the sake of not jeopardizing his business interests.

By Caleb Lewis
Politics
Donald Trump’s “Muslim ban” now includes anyone from FranceDonald Trump’s “Muslim ban” now includes anyone from France
Politics

Donald Trump is doubling down on some of his most controversial policy proposals.

By Caleb Lewis
Politics
Trump’s version of law and order is the reason we lead the world in incarcerationTrump’s version of law and order is the reason we lead the world in incarceration
Politics

The problem isn’t so much that Donald Trump keeps talking about “law and order.” It’s that despite the failures of 50 years of punitive policies, Americans still want to hear it.

By Caleb Lewis
Politics
From booing Cruz to GOP diversity: a quick rundown of the Republican convention day 3From booing Cruz to GOP diversity: a quick rundown of the Republican convention day 3
Play
Politics

In case you missed it live, here are the biggest things that happened on the third night of the Republican convention.

By Caleb Lewis
Politics
RNC day 2 recap: what Republicans discussed (Lucifer) and didn’t (jobs)RNC day 2 recap: what Republicans discussed (Lucifer) and didn’t (jobs)
Politics

The second day of the Republican National Convention was (kinda) about jobs.

By Caleb Lewis