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Zack Beauchamp

Zack Beauchamp

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Zack Beauchamp

    Politics
    Amy Wax, “national conservatism,” and the dark dream of a whiter AmericaAmy Wax, “national conservatism,” and the dark dream of a whiter America
    Politics

    What the controversial Penn law professor really said about immigration — and why it matters.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    “Send her back” is where racism and authoritarianism meet“Send her back” is where racism and authoritarianism meet
    Politics

    This viciousness isn’t an accident. It’s what Trumpism is really about.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Trump and the dead end of conservative nationalismTrump and the dead end of conservative nationalism
    Politics

    A conference on “national conservatism” barely mentioned Trump — but gave voice to Trumpism.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Religion
    Israeli minister says US Jews marrying non-Jews is “like a second Holocaust”Israeli minister says US Jews marrying non-Jews is “like a second Holocaust”
    Religion

    The incredibly insulting comment, and what it says about relations between American Jews and Israel, explained.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    The assault on conservative journalist Andy Ngo, explainedThe assault on conservative journalist Andy Ngo, explained
    Politics

    An unjustifiable attack — and a subsequent controversy spotlighting the militant left-wing group antifa.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    The candidates who shined — or stumbled — in 2 nights of debates
    Politics

    Kamala Harris was a winner. Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden ... not so much.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explained
    Politics

    How the mayor of South Bend became a surprisingly serious contender in the Democratic primary race.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    The Supreme Court, gerrymandering, and the Republican turn against democracyThe Supreme Court, gerrymandering, and the Republican turn against democracy
    Politics

    A bigger threat to American democracy than Donald Trump.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    The first Democratic debate shows how far the party has moved to the leftThe first Democratic debate shows how far the party has moved to the left
    Politics

    But the second could show how it might swing back.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, 2020 Democratic candidate, explainedRep. Tulsi Gabbard, 2020 Democratic candidate, explained
    Politics

    How Gabbard went from rising star to controversial figure.

    By Zack Beauchamp