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Caleb Lewis

Caleb Lewis

Former Policy and Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Caleb Lewis

    Politics
    Here are the Republicans who aren’t going to Donald Trump’s conventionHere are the Republicans who aren’t going to Donald Trump’s convention
    Politics

    The empty seats at the convention further illustrate the growing divide between the GOP’s leadership and its voters.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Politics
    There’s no winning for Paul Ryan this electionThere’s no winning for Paul Ryan this election
    Politics

    Ryan has long been hesitant to wholeheartedly endorse his party’s nominee. But ultimately he has nowhere else to go.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Science
    Videos of police brutality are everywhere. What does watching them do to us?Videos of police brutality are everywhere. What does watching them do to us?
    Science

    Psychologists say repeated exposure to disturbing eyewitness media can come with a high emotional cost.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Criminal Justice
    This mom thought “skin color didn’t really matter” until the police almost killed her Black sonThis mom thought “skin color didn’t really matter” until the police almost killed her Black son
    Criminal Justice

    Amidst the media storm that’s surrounded the murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, there’s a real danger of losing sight of the injustice and the human tragedy in both cases.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Politics
    Congressional Republicans really want you to think they and Trump are one big happy familyCongressional Republicans really want you to think they and Trump are one big happy family
    Politics

    The gathering represented the GOP’s latest effort to get Trump to play nice with congressional Republicans.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Politics
    The Weeds: how big of an impact will the Supreme Court abortion decision really have?The Weeds: how big of an impact will the Supreme Court abortion decision really have?
    Podcast
    Politics

    The SCOTUS ruling has been hailed as a pretty significant victory for pro-choice advocates. And it is — at least in the immediate sense.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Politics
    2 weeks out, and Trump’s convention is a total mess. Sad!2 weeks out, and Trump’s convention is a total mess. Sad!
    Politics

    Through all the complications, Trump appears largely undaunted, if maybe a little more subdued.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Politics
    The Weeds: Obamacare will cost trillions less. Maybe that’s not a good thing.The Weeds: Obamacare will cost trillions less. Maybe that’s not a good thing.
    Podcast
    Politics

    Even as we celebrate the decrease in projected spending, we can’t be entirely sure that we aren’t worse off because of it.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Criminal Justice
    UK police say hate crime reports are up 57 percent after Brexit voteUK police say hate crime reports are up 57 percent after Brexit vote
    Criminal Justice

    UK advocacy groups and governmental officials say they are taking the situation very seriously.

    By Caleb Lewis
    Sports
    Pat Summitt changed sports forever. This anecdote shows why.Pat Summitt changed sports forever. This anecdote shows why.
    Sports

    Coach Summitt not only led her players to a historic number of victories but also fiercely advocated for them off court.

    By Caleb Lewis