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Nicole Hemmer

    Latest articles by Nicole Hemmer

    The Big Idea
    Republican nativism helped turn California blue. Trump could do the same for the whole country.Republican nativism helped turn California blue. Trump could do the same for the whole country.
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    The “madman theory” of nuclear war has existed for decades. Now, Trump is playing the madman.The “madman theory” of nuclear war has existed for decades. Now, Trump is playing the madman.
    The Big Idea

    Is he crazy, or crazy like a fox?

    By Nicole Hemmer
    The Big Idea
    Why David Brock’s plan to create a “Breitbart of the left” is destined to failWhy David Brock’s plan to create a “Breitbart of the left” is destined to fail
    The Big Idea

    Liberal efforts to mimic conservative media have a long, sad history.

    By Nicole Hemmer
    The Big Idea
    Tweedy racists and “ironic” anti-Semites: the alt-right fits a historical patternTweedy racists and “ironic” anti-Semites: the alt-right fits a historical pattern
    The Big Idea

    Racists have long sought to reposition themselves as modern and sophisticated. The press is perpetually amazed.

    By Nicole Hemmer
    The Big Idea
    Are we witnessing the end of the Fox News era?Are we witnessing the end of the Fox News era?
    The Big Idea

    The network couldn’t control the Tea Party movement it promoted, and faces challenges from more aggressive right-wing outlets.

    By Nicole Hemmer
    Politics
    How Phyllis Schlafly — grassroots activist, media innovator — remade the Republican PartyHow Phyllis Schlafly — grassroots activist, media innovator — remade the Republican Party
    Politics

    Love her or hate her, the ERA’s arch-foe was an unrivaled political operative.

    By Nicole Hemmer

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