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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Sports
    College football’s coronavirus crisis, explainedCollege football’s coronavirus crisis, explained
    Sports

    The pandemic has threatened a multibillion-dollar business. But the cracks in the sport’s foundation have been visible for decades.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The Tennessee GOP primaries will be determined by one question: Who loves Trump the most?The Tennessee GOP primaries will be determined by one question: Who loves Trump the most?
    Politics

    In the fight for the GOP Senate nomination and the state’s First Congressional District, the president looms large.

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    The Lincoln Project, the rogue former Republicans trying to take down Trump, explainedThe Lincoln Project, the rogue former Republicans trying to take down Trump, explained
    Explainers

    The Lincoln Project’s goal is to get Trump out of office. But some argue its members helped him get in.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Tommy Tuberville wins the Alabama GOP Senate primary, defeating Jeff SessionsTommy Tuberville wins the Alabama GOP Senate primary, defeating Jeff Sessions
    Politics

    The former Auburn University football coach will face Democrat Doug Jones in November.

    By Jane Coaston
    Live results for the July 14 primaries
    Politics

    Voters in Alabama and Texas are casting their ballots in runoffs for House and Senate, and Maine voters are voting in the state’s primary.

    By Cameron Peters, Jane Coaston and 1 more
    Politics
    6 key Senate and House races to watch on Tuesday6 key Senate and House races to watch on Tuesday
    Politics

    Can Jeff Sessions survive his Alabama Senate runoff?

    By Ella Nilsen, Jane Coaston and 1 more
    Politics
    Sen. Tim Scott on race, police reform, and why ending qualified immunity is a nonstarter for the GOPSen. Tim Scott on race, police reform, and why ending qualified immunity is a nonstarter for the GOP
    Politics

    “I’m a believer in divine intervention. ... I was made Black on purpose and as a person of conservative construct.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    Social conservatives feel betrayed by the Supreme Court — and the GOP that appointed itSocial conservatives feel betrayed by the Supreme Court — and the GOP that appointed it
    Explainers

    “We have been the Republican Party’s useful idiots.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Sports
    College football players are taking a stand against racism — and taking a big riskCollege football players are taking a stand against racism — and taking a big risk
    Sports

    “The football players are looking at this and going, ‘Wait a second, they need us at this point even more than we need them.’”

    By Jane Coaston
    Meet the Romney-Gary Johnson-Bloomberg voter who’s embracing Black Lives Matter
    Politics

    “I have pretty much felt politically homeless since 2016.”

    By Jane Coaston