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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Why on earth is Biden’s DOJ backing Trump in a rape denial case?
    Politics

    The Justice Department’s institutional obligations do not change because Donald Trump is a horror show.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Justice Kavanaugh hands down some surprisingly hopeful news for women’s equalityJustice Kavanaugh hands down some surprisingly hopeful news for women’s equality
    Politics

    Much — but not all — of Justice Ginsburg’s women’s rights legacy is probably safe.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Technology
    The Supreme Court hands down very good news for pretty much everyone who uses a computerThe Supreme Court hands down very good news for pretty much everyone who uses a computer
    Technology

    Not being entirely honest on your Tinder profile is not a federal crime.

    By Ian Millhiser
    There are two kinds of GOP attacks on democracy — and one is much worse
    Politics

    Democratic campaigns can overcome some, but not all, of the Republican Party’s efforts to disenfranchise voters.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Justice Breyer’s new warning for Democrats couldn’t have come at a worse time
    Politics

    American democracy is in crisis. Breyer thinks now’s the time to scold his fellow liberals.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Firing squads are making a comeback in 21st-century AmericaFiring squads are making a comeback in 21st-century America
    Politics

    The death penalty is slowly disappearing in the United States, but its death throes are getting ugly.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Joe Manchin says he needs Republicans to support voting rights. He found one.Joe Manchin says he needs Republicans to support voting rights. He found one.
    Politics

    He needs nine more.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Brett Kavanaugh’s latest decision should alarm liberalsBrett Kavanaugh’s latest decision should alarm liberals
    Politics

    The Court’s new median justice really doesn’t care about precedent.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court just took a case that poses a major threat to Roe v. WadeThe Supreme Court just took a case that poses a major threat to Roe v. Wade
    Politics

    The case is the biggest threat to abortion rights to arise since Amy Coney Barrett joined the Court.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Joe Manchin’s surprisingly bold proposal to fix America’s voting rights problemJoe Manchin’s surprisingly bold proposal to fix America’s voting rights problem
    Politics

    Manchin’s idea won’t fix America’s democracy, but it could solve some pretty significant problems.

    By Ian Millhiser