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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

    Politics
    Did Loretta Lynch just set a time bomb for Obama on immigration?Did Loretta Lynch just set a time bomb for Obama on immigration?
    Politics

    Her legal standard for “prosecutorial discretion” looks like it’s at odds with how Obama’s deferred-action programs are actually going to work

    By Dara Lind
    Criminal Justice
    The 2 simple facts that explain why the US prison population explodedThe 2 simple facts that explain why the US prison population exploded
    Criminal Justice

    And two big misconceptions that didn’t drive the growth

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Why the GOP hates Eric Holder so muchWhy the GOP hates Eric Holder so much
    Politics

    And why that’s a big problem for his successor as Attorney General — but also the best point in her favor

    By Dara Lind
    Congress
    Boehner’s preparing to sue Obama again — over immigrationBoehner’s preparing to sue Obama again — over immigration
    Congress

    But how broad is the suit going to be?

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The GOP’s border bill would be a disasterThe GOP’s border bill would be a disaster
    Politics

    It wouldn’t prevent every single illegal border crossing. But here’s what it would do

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The Senate’s two most anti-immigrant members are running its immigration subcommitteeThe Senate’s two most anti-immigrant members are running its immigration subcommittee
    Politics

    No, really, the incoming immigration chair doesn’t even like legal immigration.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    8 ways the GOP’s SOTU response was different in Spanish — and why it matters8 ways the GOP’s SOTU response was different in Spanish — and why it matters
    Politics

    Democrats should take this speech very seriously.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The GOP had two people give the SOTU response — but only one mentioned one big issueThe GOP had two people give the SOTU response — but only one mentioned one big issue
    Politics

    Luckily for them, Obama let them off the hook

    By Dara Lind
    Science
    Should you knit a sweater for a penguin?Should you knit a sweater for a penguin?
    Science

    On Penguin Awareness Day, we evaluate the cutest activism controversy ever: knitting sweaters for penguins affected by oil spills.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Why nobody knows how many immigrants Obama’s plan will helpWhy nobody knows how many immigrants Obama’s plan will help
    Politics

    The CBO tried to estimate it. But they’re probably wrong. Here’s why.

    By Dara Lind