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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    Black and Latino turnout lags white turnout in some key states. Democrats shouldn’t panic (yet).Black and Latino turnout lags white turnout in some key states. Democrats shouldn’t panic (yet).
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    Black and Latino voters are less likely to vote by mail. That doesn’t mean they won’t vote.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Study: Trump rallies may be responsible for an estimated 700 Covid-19 deathsStudy: Trump rallies may be responsible for an estimated 700 Covid-19 deaths
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    The president is most likely a superspreader.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    If the Supreme Court decides the election, it will likely all come down to Brett KavanaughIf the Supreme Court decides the election, it will likely all come down to Brett Kavanaugh
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    Welcome to the Bad Place.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    One of Barrett’s first cases asks if religion is a license to discriminate against LGBTQ peopleOne of Barrett’s first cases asks if religion is a license to discriminate against LGBTQ people
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    The Supreme Court’s new culture warrior will leap straight into the culture war.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court’s latest decision looks like a win for voting rights. It’s really a threat.The Supreme Court’s latest decision looks like a win for voting rights. It’s really a threat.
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    The upshot of this Supreme Court order: Pennsylvania voters, if you haven’t voted yet, do not vote by mail — vote some other way.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    4 upcoming Supreme Court cases will reveal who Amy Coney Barrett really is4 upcoming Supreme Court cases will reveal who Amy Coney Barrett really is
    Politics

    We know she’s conservative. We don’t yet know if she’s a nihilist.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The radical implications of the Supreme Court’s new ruling on Wisconsin mail-in ballotsThe radical implications of the Supreme Court’s new ruling on Wisconsin mail-in ballots
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    The Supreme Court’s new decision on Wisconsin mail-in ballots threatens a century of voting rights law.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    How an anti-democratic Constitution gave America Amy Coney BarrettHow an anti-democratic Constitution gave America Amy Coney Barrett
    Politics

    The Republican Supreme Court was brought to you by a malapportioned Senate and the Electoral College.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    9 ways to reform the Supreme Court besides court-packing9 ways to reform the Supreme Court besides court-packing
    Politics

    The Supreme Court threatens American democracy. Here’s how to stop it.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Democrats are cheering a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots. Here’s why it’s worse than it looks.Democrats are cheering a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots. Here’s why it’s worse than it looks.
    Politics

    The Supreme Court ruling on Pennsylvania mail-in ballots is a blow to GOP — but the 4-4 vote should scare Democrats.

    By Ian Millhiser