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Jacob Gardenswartz

Jacob Gardenswartz

Former Policy and Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Jacob Gardenswartz

    World Politics
    The big Republican shift on Syria, in one presidential debateThe big Republican shift on Syria, in one presidential debate
    World Politics

    What key Republicans said about Syria in a 2015 primary debate, and how they’re responding now.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    The Weeds
    The new Republican health care push has the same problems as the old oneThe new Republican health care push has the same problems as the old one
    Podcast
    The Weeds

    Ezra Klein, Matt Yglesias, and Sarah Kliff discuss Republicans’ failed effort to replace Obamacare.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Sean Spicer called ProPublica a “left-wing blog.” ProPublica came back with the receipts.Sean Spicer called ProPublica a “left-wing blog.” ProPublica came back with the receipts.
    Politics

    Read the epic tweetstorm.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Study: social media bubbles might not be making us more polarized after allStudy: social media bubbles might not be making us more polarized after all
    Politics

    Don’t log off yet.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    We asked 18 states if they’re expanding Medicaid now that Obamacare is here to stayWe asked 18 states if they’re expanding Medicaid now that Obamacare is here to stay
    Politics

    Here’s what they said.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz and Dylan Matthews
    The Weeds
    Trump’s Twitter foreign policy does not square with his Cabinet’s actionsTrump’s Twitter foreign policy does not square with his Cabinet’s actions
    Podcast
    The Weeds

    Vox foreign editor Yochi Dreazen joins Ezra Klein and Matt Yglesias to discuss the president’s foreign policy.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Science
    Read President Trump’s executive order on climate changeRead President Trump’s executive order on climate change
    Science
    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Science
    Does President Trump still believe climate change is a hoax? Sean Spicer: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Does President Trump still believe climate change is a hoax? Sean Spicer: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    Science

    The White House spokesperson didn’t give a straight answer.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Sean Spicer just lectured a woman reporter on her body languageSean Spicer just lectured a woman reporter on her body language
    Politics

    Reporter April Ryan asked Trump’s press secretary some tough questions about Russia.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Bill O’Reilly ridiculed a black congresswoman over her “James Brown wig”Bill O’Reilly ridiculed a black congresswoman over her “James Brown wig”
    Play
    Politics

    After Rep. Maxine Waters criticized President Trump, the Fox News host took aim at her appearance, and later apologized for his remarks.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz