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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Explainers
    One year after Charlottesville, the alt-right is gathering again — in WashingtonOne year after Charlottesville, the alt-right is gathering again — in Washington
    Explainers

    Neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and the alt-right are rallying outside the White House.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Virginia Republicans just nominated an alt-right hero to run for SenateVirginia Republicans just nominated an alt-right hero to run for Senate
    Politics

    Corey Stewart’s Confederate leanings and “Unite the Right” support, explained.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    GOP Rep. Chris Collins was just charged with insider tradingGOP Rep. Chris Collins was just charged with insider trading
    Politics

    Collins was President Trump’s first congressional endorsement.

    By Jane Coaston
    YouTube, Facebook, and Apple’s ban on Alex Jones, explained
    Technology

    And why some on the right are calling it “collusion.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Trump Administration
    Why Trump just attacked the Koch brothers on TwitterWhy Trump just attacked the Koch brothers on Twitter
    Trump Administration

    The conservative donors have declined to support a Republican Senate candidate in a key race.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Virginia House candidate says there’s nothing sexual about his interest in BigfootVirginia House candidate says there’s nothing sexual about his interest in Bigfoot
    Politics

    “These are good people, they’re smart, they’re intelligent, and they want Bigfoot to be with them.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    An artist painted on the American flag. The governor of Kansas wants her work destroyed.An artist painted on the American flag. The governor of Kansas wants her work destroyed.
    Explainers

    An American flag, an art exhibit, and why free speech on campus is more complicated than you think.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Poll: in 48 GOP districts, voters think Republicans are “more corrupt” than DemocratsPoll: in 48 GOP districts, voters think Republicans are “more corrupt” than Democrats
    Politics

    The Democrats are focusing on GOP corruption this fall.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump’s top intelligence officer didn’t know that the president invited Putin to the White HouseTrump’s top intelligence officer didn’t know that the president invited Putin to the White House
    Politics

    Dan Coats added that he doesn’t know what Putin and Trump discussed privately in Helsinki.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Putin’s reference to George Soros was a dog whistle to far-right anti-SemitesPutin’s reference to George Soros was a dog whistle to far-right anti-Semites
    Politics

    In Helsinki, Putin brought up the far right’s biggest boogeyman.

    By Jane Coaston