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Sean Illing

Sean Illing

Host of The Gray Area

    Latest articles by Sean Illing

    Politics
    This Harvard law professor thinks Trump really could be impeached over ComeyThis Harvard law professor thinks Trump really could be impeached over Comey
    Politics

    “When a president can break the law without fear of impeachment, then we should really be worried.”

    By Sean Illing
    World Politics
    6 things to watch as Macron takes office in France6 things to watch as Macron takes office in France
    World Politics

    “It’s still a deeply divided country.”

    By Sean Illing
    Technology
    Scientists are waging a war against human aging. But what happens next?Scientists are waging a war against human aging. But what happens next?
    Technology

    “I understand it takes a certain amount of guts to aim high.” —Aubrey de Grey

    By Sean Illing
    Culture
    9 questions for Jessica Henwick9 questions for Jessica Henwick
    Culture

    The actress on British tabloids and questioning everything.

    By Sean Illing
    Culture
    9 questions for Alain de Botton9 questions for Alain de Botton
    Culture

    The philosopher on emotional intelligence and the value of popular culture.

    By Sean Illing
    Politics
    A historian on Trump’s first 100 days: “Very little has been done”A historian on Trump’s first 100 days: “Very little has been done”
    Politics

    Why Trump’s presidency has floundered in its first 100 days.

    By Sean Illing
    Politics
    What the French election tells us about the rise of populismWhat the French election tells us about the rise of populism
    Politics

    This is not an existential crisis for Western democracy.

    By Sean Illing
    Politics
    “Rural America” doesn’t mean “white America” — here’s why that matters“Rural America” doesn’t mean “white America” — here’s why that matters
    Politics

    What our conversation about “rural America” is missing.

    By Sean Illing
    Culture
    9 questions for Martha Nussbaum9 questions for Martha Nussbaum
    Culture

    The philosopher on key intellectual influences and the importance of contrary opinions.

    By Sean Illing
    Climate
    The most common tricks politicians use to muddle inconvenient scienceThe most common tricks politicians use to muddle inconvenient science
    Climate

    “I think my primary message would be learn to appreciate evidence.”

    By Sean Illing

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