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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    Democratic primary polls are showing a 3-way race going into the third debateDemocratic primary polls are showing a 3-way race going into the third debate
    Politics

    Biden is still leading overall. But Sanders and Warren are showing strong numbers.

    By Tara Golshan
    Explainers
    North Carolina Republicans’ audacious power play, explainedNorth Carolina Republicans’ audacious power play, explained
    Explainers

    September 11 was a chaotic day in the North Carolina state legislature.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The rich live longer and the wealth gap among older households is growingThe rich live longer and the wealth gap among older households is growing
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders commissioned a federal study in 2016 that showed that poorer Americans die younger.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Lawmakers aim to twist Trump’s arm on Yemen — and check his cozy ties to Saudi ArabiaLawmakers aim to twist Trump’s arm on Yemen — and check his cozy ties to Saudi Arabia
    Politics

    A motley crew of lawmakers is gearing up for a fight over the defense budget.

    By Tara Golshan
    11 Senate races Democrats are eyeing in 2020, briefly explained
    Explainers

    Democrats’ path to a Senate majority is tenuous. These races are their best shot.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Trump’s trade war with China is hurting farmers, but they won’t abandon him — yetTrump’s trade war with China is hurting farmers, but they won’t abandon him — yet
    Politics

    Farmers have been getting financial aid. Will that be enough?

    By Tara Golshan
    Explainers
    The intense competition among 2020 Democrats to be like Jay Inslee, explainedThe intense competition among 2020 Democrats to be like Jay Inslee, explained
    Explainers

    The failed presidential candidate who focused almost exclusively on climate change has set the tone for the Democratic field.

    By Tara Golshan
    Explainers
    6 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s climate town hall6 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s climate town hall
    Explainers

    Winner: Jay Inslee.

    By Umair Irfan, Eliza Barclay and 3 more
    Explainers
    “Texodus,” House Democrats’ favorite new 2020 phenomenon, explained“Texodus,” House Democrats’ favorite new 2020 phenomenon, explained
    Explainers

    House Democrats’ path to a bigger majority runs through Texas.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    A North Carolina court just threw out Republicans’ gerrymandered state legislature mapA North Carolina court just threw out Republicans’ gerrymandered state legislature map
    Politics

    North Carolina’s maps are horribly gerrymandered. This could have big implications for other states, too.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen