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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    “She’s afraid of being trapped”: Ford’s friend on the aftermath of Kavanaugh’s alleged assault“She’s afraid of being trapped”: Ford’s friend on the aftermath of Kavanaugh’s alleged assault
    Politics

    Republican senators say they don’t know Christine Blasey Ford. Her colleagues described her to the Los Angeles Times.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    599 alumnae from Christine Blasey Ford’s high school sign letter saying they support her599 alumnae from Christine Blasey Ford’s high school sign letter saying they support her
    Politics

    “Ford’s experience is all too consistent with stories we heard.”

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    We asked 5 senators what they’re looking for in Christine Blasey Ford’s testimonyWe asked 5 senators what they’re looking for in Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony
    Politics

    They were light on specifics.

    By Li Zhou, Tara Golshan and 1 more
    Politics
    65 women who knew Brett Kavanaugh in high school defend his character65 women who knew Brett Kavanaugh in high school defend his character
    Politics

    In light of allegations of sexual assault, 65 women say Kavanaugh always “treated women with respect.”

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign adsThe 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign ads
    Politics

    Republicans are campaigning on culture wars. Democrats are focused on health care.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Will the government shutdown again before the midterms? Ask Trump.Will the government shutdown again before the midterms? Ask Trump.
    Politics

    Congress is racing to keep the government open — and Trump is threatening to upend it all.

    By Tara Golshan
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    3 new polls show Democrats really could flip the House in November3 new polls show Democrats really could flip the House in November
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    These are the generic ballot numbers Democrats want to see.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The public thinks the Supreme Court is more liberal than it isThe public thinks the Supreme Court is more liberal than it is
    Politics

    What does that mean for mobilizing voters?

    By Tara Golshan
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    Ted Cruz’s surprisingly competitive battle against Beto O’Rourke, explainedTed Cruz’s surprisingly competitive battle against Beto O’Rourke, explained
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Cruz’s Republican colleague once called him a “miserable son of bitch.” Now the Texas senator needs the GOP’s help.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Obama to Trump: “How hard can that be? Saying that Nazis are bad.”Obama to Trump: “How hard can that be? Saying that Nazis are bad.”
    Politics

    Obama makes the case for everyone joining the resistance.

    By Tara Golshan