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Zack Beauchamp

Zack Beauchamp

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Zack Beauchamp

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    Democrats could reverse years of neglecting unions — if they’re bold enoughDemocrats could reverse years of neglecting unions — if they’re bold enough
    Politics

    Republicans have systematically undermined a key democratic constituency. Fighting back requires a kind of hardball Democrats aren’t typically willing to play.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    The stimulus shows why the left should stop worrying and learn to love the suburban voter
    Politics

    Contrary to the left’s fears, the road to redistribution runs through the suburbs.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    5 winners and 3 losers in the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus bill5 winners and 3 losers in the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus bill
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    Sen. Joe Manchin is a winner in the stimulus bill. Losers: deficit hawks, and people hoping for a $15 minimum wage.

    By Andrew Prokop, Ian Millhiser and 4 more
    Politics
    Report: 2020 was the worst year for democracy in recent historyReport: 2020 was the worst year for democracy in recent history
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    New data suggests a worldwide “democratic recession” deepened in 2020, with notable declines in the US and India.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    The Republican revolt against democracy, explained in 13 charts
    Politics

    The Trump years revealed a dark truth: The Republican Party is no longer committed to democracy. These charts tell the story.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    This golden statue of Trump at CPAC is a perfect metaphor for the state of the GOPThis golden statue of Trump at CPAC is a perfect metaphor for the state of the GOP
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    Apparently CPAC attendees missed the part of the Bible about the Golden Calf.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Rush Limbaugh’s toxic legacyRush Limbaugh’s toxic legacy
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    Rush Limbaugh is dead at 70. The Republican Party he poisoned is very much alive.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    The real reason Trump’s impeachment defense was so badThe real reason Trump’s impeachment defense was so bad
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    Trump’s impeachment defense failed because what Trump did was indefensible.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Trump won’t be convicted. Impeachment is still worth it.Trump won’t be convicted. Impeachment is still worth it.
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    Impeachment is the first step toward real democracy reform.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Why comparing Marjorie Taylor Greene to AOC is ridiculousWhy comparing Marjorie Taylor Greene to AOC is ridiculous
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    No, Democrats and Republicans don’t have a similar “extremism” problem.

    By Zack Beauchamp