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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

Founder & former editor of the Ithaca Voice. I really dislike your granfalloon. Tweets on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JStein_Vox

Latest articles by Jeff Stein

The Big Idea
The “virgin vote”: a historian discovers why young Americans once actually votedThe “virgin vote”: a historian discovers why young Americans once actually voted
The Big Idea

In the mid-1800s, politics were indispensable to making friends, becoming an adult, and even getting laid.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Democrat Ralph Northam wins by a big margin in Virginia governor’s raceDemocrat Ralph Northam wins by a big margin in Virginia governor’s race
Politics

The result offers a potentially optimistic sign for national Democrats.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Donna Brazile’s bombshell about the DNC and Hillary Clinton, explainedDonna Brazile’s bombshell about the DNC and Hillary Clinton, explained
Politics

And why it’s made Bernie Sanders supporters livid.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
The Virginia elections will decide if 400,000 people get health careThe Virginia elections will decide if 400,000 people get health care
Politics

It’s not just about the governor’s mansion — it’s the statehouse.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Kamala Harris’s immigration gambleKamala Harris’s immigration gamble
Politics

On immigration, the freshman senator from California is defining herself as the anti-Jeff Sessions.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
President Obama wants to give young leaders around the world the tools to organizePresident Obama wants to give young leaders around the world the tools to organize
Politics

The former president explains the idea behind his foundation’s first “leadership summit.”

By Jeff Stein
Politics
“Don’t forget we still have all the Hillary activity”: GOP reacts to Manafort charges“Don’t forget we still have all the Hillary activity”: GOP reacts to Manafort charges
Politics

Congressional Republicans are still finding ways to dodge questions about Trump and Russia.

By Dylan Scott, Tara Golshan and 1 more
Politics
This is how Senate Republicans could protect Robert Mueller from Donald TrumpThis is how Senate Republicans could protect Robert Mueller from Donald Trump
Politics

Some voices in conservative media are urging Trump to dismiss the special counsel.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Don’t call this man the “next Obama”Don’t call this man the “next Obama”
Politics

A 32-year-old running to be the first Muslim governor in US history is tired of the comparison.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
President George HW Bush says he was trying to “put people at ease” by touching “women’s rears”President George HW Bush says he was trying to “put people at ease” by touching “women’s rears”
Politics

In a statement, a spokesperson for Bush apologized for the president’s “attempt at humor.”

By Jeff Stein