
Aaron Rupar
Former associate editor, politics & policy
Latest articles by Aaron Rupar


The timeline is some of the strongest evidence yet that the “good guy with a gun” myth is just that.


The president’s speech about mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton was an exercise in gaslighting.


Democrats wasted no time comparing Trump’s response to Nazi Germany.


Explicitly demeaning blue cities and states is now a feature of Trump’s campaign speeches.


The “good guy with a gun” myth is just that.


Republican weren’t onstage during the Democratic debate — but were living rent-free inside moderators’ heads.


The president is increasingly conflating what he watches on TV with reality.


It was incredibly gauche. It was classic Trump.


Four people were killed at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, including one shooting suspect.


Votes may not have been changed, but that doesn’t mean Russian interference didn’t have an impact on the outcome.