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Christian Paz

Christian Paz

Correspondent

    Latest articles by Christian Paz

    Politics
    How a vacant Arizona House seat explains Democratic politics in 2024How a vacant Arizona House seat explains Democratic politics in 2024
    Politics

    Raquel Terán’s just-announced run for Congress is a window into Democrats’ battle for a crucial swing state.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    The big upset in the Chicago mayor’s race, explainedThe big upset in the Chicago mayor’s race, explained
    Politics

    Despite concerns about crime in Chicago, progressive Brandon Johnson beat moderate Paul Vallas.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    The House GOP’s investigations are floppingThe House GOP’s investigations are flopping
    Politics

    House Republicans are still looking for their next Benghazi. But their investigations are unpopular.

    By Christian Paz
    Technology
    3 winners and 3 losers from Congress’s TikTok hearing3 winners and 3 losers from Congress’s TikTok hearing
    Technology

    TikTok, and its CEO Shou Chew, never really stood a chance.

    By Sara Morrison and Christian Paz
    Politics
    Yes, Kyrsten Sinema can win as an independent in ArizonaYes, Kyrsten Sinema can win as an independent in Arizona
    Politics

    How the controversial senator could win — even after leaving the Democratic Party.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    The Chicago mayor’s race shows Democrats still have a crime problemThe Chicago mayor’s race shows Democrats still have a crime problem
    Politics

    Incumbent mayors in Chicago almost never lose a reelection bid. But Lori Lightfoot ran into an issue that’s plaguing Democrats across the country.

    By Christian Paz
    World Politics
    Mexicans are mobilizing to protect their eroding democracyMexicans are mobilizing to protect their eroding democracy
    World Politics

    A set of reforms to the country’s independent elections agency are the latest anti-democratic move by Mexico’s president.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    California’s Senate race is setting up an ideological battle for Democrats’ futureCalifornia’s Senate race is setting up an ideological battle for Democrats’ future
    Politics

    Rep. Barbara Lee, a progressive stalwart, entered a high-profile race that could tell us a lot about the future of the Democratic Party.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    Why isn’t Joe Biden getting credit for the economic recovery?Why isn’t Joe Biden getting credit for the economic recovery?
    Politics

    The job market is booming. Inflation is falling. But you’d never know it from look at President Biden’s poll numbers.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    California’s Senate race is about to get a whole lot messierCalifornia’s Senate race is about to get a whole lot messier
    Politics

    Adam Schiff, one of the most well-known thorns in Donald Trump’s side, is running for Senate.

    By Christian Paz