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Jacob Gardenswartz

Jacob Gardenswartz

Former Policy and Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Jacob Gardenswartz

    Politics
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg: change the Electoral CollegeRuth Bader Ginsburg: change the Electoral College
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    Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg received raucous applause after saying she favored changing the Electoral College.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    archives
    When Donald Trump and Mike Huckabee disagree with something, they feminize itWhen Donald Trump and Mike Huckabee disagree with something, they feminize it
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    That’s bad for everyone.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Someone made a “Bowling Green Massacre Victims Fund” website, and Twitter is all about itSomeone made a “Bowling Green Massacre Victims Fund” website, and Twitter is all about it
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    Kellyanne Conway’s fake massacre is raising real money.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    The very long list of Republicans in Congress who have taken no position on Trump’s refugee banThe very long list of Republicans in Congress who have taken no position on Trump’s refugee ban
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    And a much shorter list of Democrats.

    By Alvin Chang, Soo Oh and 1 more
    Politics
    Senate phone lines are flooded with callers opposing DeVos. Only Democrats are listening.Senate phone lines are flooded with callers opposing DeVos. Only Democrats are listening.
    Politics

    Democrats are united against Betsy DeVos, but is that enough to derail her confirmation?

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    It took 3 years for George W. Bush to hit 50% disapproval. Trump is there after 8 days.It took 3 years for George W. Bush to hit 50% disapproval. Trump is there after 8 days.
    Politics

    Trump reached majority disapproval faster than any president in modern history.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Trump’s cybersecurity hypocrisy, in 10 tweetsTrump’s cybersecurity hypocrisy, in 10 tweets
    Politics

    Why your Twitter might be more secure than the president’s.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    What’s so strange about Trump’s White House portrait? Experts explain.What’s so strange about Trump’s White House portrait? Experts explain.
    Politics

    Trump’s inauguration crowd photo isn’t the only picture he should be worried about.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz

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