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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Explainers
    The “boogaloo” “movement,” explainedThe “boogaloo” “movement,” explained
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    “It’s essentially a joke that people wrapped a bunch of different stuff in.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The ironic invisibility of the loudest man in AmericaThe ironic invisibility of the loudest man in America
    Politics

    Some conservatives want Trump to speak on the protests. They should be careful what they wish for.

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    Trump’s social media executive order, explainedTrump’s social media executive order, explained
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    It won’t hold up in court. That’s not the point.

    By Jane Coaston
    Sports
    The NBA might be returning this summer — in Disney WorldThe NBA might be returning this summer — in Disney World
    Sports

    The league hopes to create a “bubble” in Florida for players, coaches, and staff.

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    The private militias providing “security” for anti-lockdown protests, explainedThe private militias providing “security” for anti-lockdown protests, explained
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    Militia groups asked to provide “security” are being decried by Republicans as “a bunch of jackasses.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    Justin Amash’s first steps toward a third-party 2020 bid, explainedJustin Amash’s first steps toward a third-party 2020 bid, explained
    Explainers

    The libertarian representative has launched an exploratory committee. But history stands against him.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Justin Amash just announced an exploratory committee for a bid for the White HouseJustin Amash just announced an exploratory committee for a bid for the White House
    Politics

    The only conservative to vote for impeachment will examine seeking the Libertarian Party nomination.

    By Jane Coaston
    How anxiety changes political behavior
    Politics

    The coronavirus makes us anxious. What does that mean for our politics?

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    FreedomWorks is supporting the anti-shutdown protests — and applying for government fundingFreedomWorks is supporting the anti-shutdown protests — and applying for government funding
    Politics

    The organization best known for its links to the Tea Party movement is requesting a loan to shore up its foundation arm.

    By Jane Coaston
    What the anti-stay-at-home protests are really about
    Explainers

    They’re part of a Trumpian strategy from some conservative groups to reshape public opinion.

    By Jane Coaston