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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Politics
    Jacob Wohl, the Trump internet activist cashing in on conspiracy theories, explainedJacob Wohl, the Trump internet activist cashing in on conspiracy theories, explained
    Politics

    Why a failed teen hedge fund manager tried to launch a smear campaign against Pete Buttigieg and keeps pushing far-right conspiracy theories.

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    Trump’s new defense of his Charlottesville comments is incredibly falseTrump’s new defense of his Charlottesville comments is incredibly false
    Explainers

    The 2017 “Unite the Right” rally was organized by and intended for white supremacists and white nationalists.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The Seth Rich conspiracy theory needs to end nowThe Seth Rich conspiracy theory needs to end now
    Politics

    The Mueller report confirms that the late DNC staffer had absolutely nothing to do with leaked emails later shared by WikiLeaks.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Many conservatives are confident Trump will survive the Mueller report’s releaseMany conservatives are confident Trump will survive the Mueller report’s release
    Politics

    The Mueller report is just “more embarrassing but non-criminal Trump activity.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Andrew Yang’s plan to take on opioids: decriminalize heroin and fentanylAndrew Yang’s plan to take on opioids: decriminalize heroin and fentanyl
    Politics

    The 2020 Democratic presidential contender described opioid addiction as a “plague” during a CNN town hall Sunday night.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    14 people, including actress Felicity Huffman, plead guilty in college admissions scam14 people, including actress Felicity Huffman, plead guilty in college admissions scam
    Politics

    The Department of Justice announced the plea deals in a bribery and fraud case that captured national attention.

    By Jane Coaston
    Social Policy
    FBI director: White nationalist violence is a “persistent, pervasive threat”FBI director: White nationalist violence is a “persistent, pervasive threat”
    Social Policy

    His views match those of experts within the Department of Justice — just not the White House.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The Mueller investigation is over. QAnon, the conspiracy theory that grew around it, is not.The Mueller investigation is over. QAnon, the conspiracy theory that grew around it, is not.
    Politics

    Why a conspiracy theory with an expiration date will endure.

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    Adolf Hitler was not a socialistAdolf Hitler was not a socialist
    Explainers

    A Republican representative described Adolf Hitler as a socialist and compared Democrats to Nazis. Sadly, Rep. Brooks is far from alone in his opinions.

    By Jane Coaston
    Media
    Some conservatives say the end of the Mueller investigation is the start of new investigations — of DemocratsSome conservatives say the end of the Mueller investigation is the start of new investigations — of Democrats
    Media

    Many Republicans want to move on. But a faction is talking more investigations (and prison time) for Democrats.

    By Jane Coaston