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Seth Masket

Seth Masket

    Latest articles by Seth Masket

    Mischiefs of Faction
    What to fear in Trump’s White HouseWhat to fear in Trump’s White House
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Julia Azari and Seth Masket look for lessons on parties and principles in Bob Woodward’s new book, Fear.

    By Seth Masket and Julia Azari
    Mischiefs of Faction
    How the parties have and haven’t changed since the Thomas-Hill hearingsHow the parties have and haven’t changed since the Thomas-Hill hearings
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Democrats now take sexual harassment much more seriously; Republicans have moved in the other direction.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Race is still the central dividing line in the Democratic PartyRace is still the central dividing line in the Democratic Party
    Mischiefs of Faction

    The recent DNC vote over superdelegates revealed longstanding divisions within the party

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    How much will Democrats tinker with their rules this year?How much will Democrats tinker with their rules this year?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Democrats tend to make substantial rules changes right after a controversial nomination.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Yes, we sometimes work against our short-term interests for long-term goalsYes, we sometimes work against our short-term interests for long-term goals
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Republican leaders’ verbal pushback against Trump isn’t nothing, but it’s far short of what they could be doing.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    How Colorado’s unaffiliated votedHow Colorado’s unaffiliated voted
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Colorado allowed unaffiliated voters to participate in the mail-in primary this year. How did that go?

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    How Donna Martin graduatedHow Donna Martin graduated
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Looking at an important Generation X protest through the eyes of social movement literature.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    We need to talk about the woke droidWe need to talk about the woke droid
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Solo addressed the ugly metaphor at the center of the Star Wars universe — and not particularly well.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    What Democratic candidates’ priorities say about the party’s directionWhat Democratic candidates’ priorities say about the party’s direction
    Mischiefs of Faction

    As the candidates prioritize various groups, they’re making ideological arguments.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Can boring win in 2020?Can boring win in 2020?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Americans may be longing for quiet, competent governance, but it’s a hard sell in an election.

    By Seth Masket