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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    A top Democratic pollster says Hillary Clinton needs to show she feels our painA top Democratic pollster says Hillary Clinton needs to show she feels our pain
    Politics

    How should Clinton talk about the progress of the economy under President Obama?

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    This trucker makes the best argument for Bernie or BustThis trucker makes the best argument for Bernie or Bust
    Politics

    An emotional, complex, and nuanced case for a movement caricatured as composed of impudent youth.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Democrats in Philly: money corrupts politicians, unless we’re the ones taking itDemocrats in Philly: money corrupts politicians, unless we’re the ones taking it
    Politics

    The fingerprints of corporate cash are everywhere at the Democratic convention.

    By Jeff Stein
    How Hillary Clinton almost lost the nomination — but won the history-making victory
    Politics

    The 2016 Democratic primary was supposed to be a boring story. And because Hillary Clinton eventually won the nomination, it’s easy to forget how she almost lost it.

    By Javier Zarracina, Sarah Frostenson and 1 more
    Politics
    Jill Stein crashed the Democratic convention. Some Bernie delegates weren’t too thrilled.Jill Stein crashed the Democratic convention. Some Bernie delegates weren’t too thrilled.
    Politics

    Politico is reporting that Stein has joined around 1,000 people in a demonstration outside the DNC.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    How the DNC roll call vote managed to avoid disasterHow the DNC roll call vote managed to avoid disaster
    Politics

    It felt like the ending of a story rife with dramatic suspense, even though everyone here knew it wasn’t

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton is officially the Democratic Party’s nomineeHillary Clinton is officially the Democratic Party’s nominee
    Politics

    America has its first female major party presidential nominee.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Here’s why Sanders delegates are booing at the Democratic National ConventionHere’s why Sanders delegates are booing at the Democratic National Convention
    Politics

    “There’s no polite way to depart from the status quo,” says Rep. Keith Ellison, one of Sanders key congressional allies.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    How Bernie Sanders die-hards are making sense of him endorsing a politician they despiseHow Bernie Sanders die-hards are making sense of him endorsing a politician they despise
    Politics

    Can Sanders remain a hero of the far left despite endorsing Hillary Clinton?

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders moved Democrats to the left. The platform is proof.Bernie Sanders moved Democrats to the left. The platform is proof.
    Politics

    Big wins on the minimum wage, environmental regulation, marijuana legalization, and the war on drugs.

    By Jeff Stein