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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    Trump: Gold Star widow is wrong, I have “one of the greatest memories of all time”Trump: Gold Star widow is wrong, I have “one of the greatest memories of all time”
    Politics

    “One of the great memories of all time,” Trump told reporters, before gesturing to his head.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Listen to what socialist women are saying about misogyny on the leftListen to what socialist women are saying about misogyny on the left
    Politics

    A controversy involving the podcast Chapo Trap House shines a light on bigger issues.

    By Anna North and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Democrats’ test of party unity is off to a rocky startDemocrats’ test of party unity is off to a rocky start
    Politics

    A handful of longtime Sanders allies are upset with a big DNC decision — but others aren’t.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Trump’s 2020 campaign is raising millions from small donors and spending it on legal feesTrump’s 2020 campaign is raising millions from small donors and spending it on legal fees
    Politics

    A retiree in Texas gave $3.75 for a fund that was in part redirected to attorneys battling the Russia probe.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The Senate’s top climate advocate explains why Congress is doing nothing about global warmingThe Senate’s top climate advocate explains why Congress is doing nothing about global warming
    Politics

    “Trajectory points on the horizon aren’t part of our battle”: Sheldon Whitehouse on Democrats’ climate strategy.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “It’s going to hurt everybody”: Nevada’s GOP governor rips Trump over ACA sabotage“It’s going to hurt everybody”: Nevada’s GOP governor rips Trump over ACA sabotage
    Politics

    “It’s going to hurt kids. It’s going to hurt families. It’s going to hurt individuals.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Women’s March on making Bernie opening speaker: “We all know how busy women leaders are”Women’s March on making Bernie opening speaker: “We all know how busy women leaders are”
    Politics

    Several prominent female Democratic Senators were invited to participate in the convention, but are not attending.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “WE WILL DIE”: San Juan mayor sends extraordinary plea to President Trump“WE WILL DIE”: San Juan mayor sends extraordinary plea to President Trump
    Politics

    She also is begging the American public for help.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Obama has scheduled his first campaign event since Trump’s electionObama has scheduled his first campaign event since Trump’s election
    Politics

    On Thursday, October 19, in Virginia.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    House Democrat prepares impeachment articles against Trump — citing his tweetsHouse Democrat prepares impeachment articles against Trump — citing his tweets
    Politics

    Rep. Al Green accuses Trump of “white supremacy, sexism, bigotry, hatred, xenophobia, race-baiting, and racism.”

    By Jeff Stein