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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Politics
    The controversy over Killer Mike’s NRATV interview, explainedThe controversy over Killer Mike’s NRATV interview, explained
    Politics

    Killer Mike said he wouldn’t support his kids taking part in anti-gun protests. A backlash ensued.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The “biblical” defense of Trump’s affair with Stormy DanielsThe “biblical” defense of Trump’s affair with Stormy Daniels
    Politics

    King David, President Trump, and using Scripture for political purposes.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump’s biggest fans aren’t buying his excuses not to veto the omnibus spending billTrump’s biggest fans aren’t buying his excuses not to veto the omnibus spending bill
    Politics

    “Trump just threw away the rest of his Presidency.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    President Trump threatens to fight “crazy” Joe BidenPresident Trump threatens to fight “crazy” Joe Biden
    Politics

    The president is back to Campaign Twitter.

    By Jane Coaston
    Media
    Watch: Tucker Carlson rails against America’s demographic changesWatch: Tucker Carlson rails against America’s demographic changes
    Media

    “This is more change than human beings are designed to digest,” he said. “How would you feel if that happened in your neighborhood?”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    National Review’s weak attack on affirmative actionNational Review’s weak attack on affirmative action
    Politics

    The magazine is defending a professor who suggested black law students are inferior.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Rick Saccone’s defeat proves yet again that Trumpism only works for TrumpRick Saccone’s defeat proves yet again that Trumpism only works for Trump
    Politics

    Saccone tried to talk like Trump. That cost him a seat in Congress.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Conservatives hated it when Obama said he’d meet with North Korea. Guess what they say now.Conservatives hated it when Obama said he’d meet with North Korea. Guess what they say now.
    Politics

    Some conservative writers are confused by their peers’ shift.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump’s tough talk on violent video games might run into a free speech wallTrump’s tough talk on violent video games might run into a free speech wall
    Politics

    Allies of the president want a war on “murder simulators.” But the video game industry is stronger than he thinks.

    By Jane Coaston
    The alt-right is going on trial in Charlottesville
    Politics

    The organizers of the “Unite the Right” rally are accused of “a direct conspiracy to commit violence.”

    By Jane Coaston