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Jerusalem Demsas

Jerusalem Demsas

Former Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Jerusalem Demsas

    Politics
    Poll: Americans are really worried about making sure $1,400 checks go to the “right” peoplePoll: Americans are really worried about making sure $1,400 checks go to the “right” people
    Politics

    Are voters willing to sacrifice lives and financial stability to keep Covid-19 stimulus checks out of the “wrong” hands?

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    60 percent of likely voters say they’re in favor of public housing. So why isn’t there more of it?60 percent of likely voters say they’re in favor of public housing. So why isn’t there more of it?
    Politics

    Americans say they want the government to build affordable housing — but not in their backyards.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    American “heroes” get the spotlight in Biden’s virtual inaugural paradeAmerican “heroes” get the spotlight in Biden’s virtual inaugural parade
    Politics

    In the virtual “Parade Across America,” Biden kept the focus on unity, everyday Americans, and Tony Goldwyn.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    The moment Trump officially left WashingtonThe moment Trump officially left Washington
    Politics

    “Goodbye. We love you.”

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    Everything you need to know about Biden’s inaugurationEverything you need to know about Biden’s inauguration
    Politics

    The schedule, livestream, and how to watch the events around the swearing-in of the 46th president of the United States.

    By Jerusalem Demsas, Nicole Narea and 1 more
    A potential inauguration threat showcased America’s housing crisis
    Politics

    A fire, Biden’s inauguration rehearsal, and 500,000 homeless Americans.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    Deep cleaning, packing supplies, and a concession: The Trumps plan their White House exitDeep cleaning, packing supplies, and a concession: The Trumps plan their White House exit
    Politics

    There hasn’t been a peaceful transition of power, but there will be a transition.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    A fight over metal detectors reveals how broken Congress really is
    Politics

    “They cannot stop me!”: Some Republicans express outrage over new security after January 6 attack.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Technology
    The online far right is angry, exultant, and ready for moreThe online far right is angry, exultant, and ready for more
    Technology

    “It’s like a hall of mirrors”: The online far right’s disordered response to the storming of the Capitol.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    The far right is falsely blaming antifa for the pro-Trump insurrection on Capitol HillThe far right is falsely blaming antifa for the pro-Trump insurrection on Capitol Hill
    Politics

    Conspiracy theories alleging antifa involvement spread quickly in the riot’s aftermath.

    By Jerusalem Demsas