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Zack Beauchamp

Zack Beauchamp

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Zack Beauchamp

    Politics
    One of the most famous incidents of campus outrage was totally misrepresentedOne of the most famous incidents of campus outrage was totally misrepresented
    Politics

    A single article in Oberlin’s student paper about food turned into a national controversy.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    How the Pittsburgh shooting changed American Jews
    The Highlight

    My Jewish wedding was the day of the Tree of Life killings. On the first anniversary, a reflection of what’s happened to our community — both our pain and our strength.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Trump’s defense on Ukraine has completely collapsedTrump’s defense on Ukraine has completely collapsed
    Politics

    After William Taylor’s testimony, Trump’s allies are reduced to saying things like “abuse of power is not a crime.”

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    The Hillary Clinton-Tulsi Gabbard feud, explainedThe Hillary Clinton-Tulsi Gabbard feud, explained
    Politics

    Neither of them come out looking particularly good.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    World Politics
    Justin Trudeau’s Liberals won Canada’s electionJustin Trudeau’s Liberals won Canada’s election
    World Politics

    He survived the scandals.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    5 winners and 3 losers from the October Democratic presidential debate
    Politics

    Winner: Bernie Sanders. Loser: Joe Biden.

    By Dylan Matthews, Sigal Samuel and 3 more
    Politics
    One of America’s biggest gaming companies is acting as China’s censorOne of America’s biggest gaming companies is acting as China’s censor
    Politics

    Activision Blizzard punished a pro player for speaking out on behalf of Hong Kong.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Trump encouraged 2 countries to interfere in the 2020 election — on cameraTrump encouraged 2 countries to interfere in the 2020 election — on camera
    Politics

    He’s just doing the impeachable conduct in public. Will he get away with it?

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Trump labels impeachment a “coup”Trump labels impeachment a “coup”
    Politics

    An impeachment inquiry just started, and Trump’s response is already scarily authoritarian.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    There’s lots of Trump scandal news — but one clear scandal
    Politics

    Don’t get confused: This is about Trump co-opting the powers of the presidency for personal gain.

    By Zack Beauchamp