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Caroline Houck

Caroline Houck

Former Senior Editor of News

    Latest articles by Caroline Houck

    Politics
    Muslim women, Native Americans, and LGBTQ candidates had a night of historic winsMuslim women, Native Americans, and LGBTQ candidates had a night of historic wins
    Politics

    Voters in the 2018 midterms chose to elect candidates who look, worship, and love like them.

    By Caroline Houck
    Politics
    George W. Bush honors McCain as “unwavering, undimmed, unequal”George W. Bush honors McCain as “unwavering, undimmed, unequal”
    Politics

    The 43rd president honored the late senator and his former political opponent at a memorial service in Washington, DC.

    By Emily Stewart and Caroline Houck
    Politics
    Who was John McCain? The best answer is in this 18-year-old David Foster Wallace essay.Who was John McCain? The best answer is in this 18-year-old David Foster Wallace essay.
    Politics

    His look at the statesman’s “human genuineness and political professionalism” is still relevant today.

    By Caroline Houck
    Politics
    “I think the European Union is a foe,” Trump says on eve of Putin summit“I think the European Union is a foe,” Trump says on eve of Putin summit
    Politics

    The president is ratcheting up his criticism of US allies’ trade practices.

    By Caroline Houck
    World Politics
    Trump calls Europe “as bad as China” on tradeTrump calls Europe “as bad as China” on trade
    World Politics

    America’s closest allies should open up their markets and buy more US goods, Trump says.

    By Caroline Houck

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