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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    Supreme Court considers if churchgoers have a right to sing indoors in a pandemicSupreme Court considers if churchgoers have a right to sing indoors in a pandemic
    Politics

    Singing is an especially dangerous activity during this pandemic because it is unusually likely to spread Covid-19.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Explainers
    The $1.3 billion lawsuit that could bring down Rudy Giuliani, explainedThe $1.3 billion lawsuit that could bring down Rudy Giuliani, explained
    Explainers

    Giuliani is accused of lying about a once-obscure voting machine company — and he’s not the only one in hot water.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Unions just got a rare bit of good news from the Supreme CourtUnions just got a rare bit of good news from the Supreme Court
    Politics

    The Court won’t raid the treasuries of public sector unions — at least not yet.

    By Ian Millhiser
    7 key moments from Joe Biden’s inauguration special
    Politics

    Joe Biden’s inauguration special attempted a return to normalcy.

    By Li Zhou, Constance Grady and 2 more
    Politics
    Here are the perks Trump will get as ex-presidentHere are the perks Trump will get as ex-president
    Politics

    Assuming Congress lets him keep them.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    How Biden can claw back Trump’s influence on the courtsHow Biden can claw back Trump’s influence on the courts
    Politics

    Trump reshaped the judiciary. That’s a huge problem for Biden’s ambitions.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    New poll shows Trump’s support dropping sharply among RepublicansNew poll shows Trump’s support dropping sharply among Republicans
    Politics

    Many Republicans are fed up with Trump as impeachment looms.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Abolish the lame-duck periodAbolish the lame-duck period
    Politics

    America’s long lame-duck period gave Trump supporters months to plan a violent uprising. It needs to end.

    By Ian Millhiser
    America’s democracy is failing. Here’s why.
    Politics

    Four ways America’s system of government is rigged against democracy (and Democrats).

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court hands down its first anti-abortion decision of the Amy Coney Barrett eraThe Supreme Court hands down its first anti-abortion decision of the Amy Coney Barrett era
    Politics

    The Court’s decision may be the beginning of the end of Roe v. Wade.

    By Ian Millhiser