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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

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    The Trumpian backlash against the musical’s cast is what happens when both sides can claim to be populist.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    How the fight against “normalizing” the Trump presidency could totally backfireHow the fight against “normalizing” the Trump presidency could totally backfire
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    Donald Trump doesn’t have to govern as an autocrat to damage democratic norms.

    By Dara Lind
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    Once denied a federal judgeship due to racist comments, Sessions could now run the country’s criminal justice system.

    By Dara Lind
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    Vox Sentences: All the hottest, at least possibly accurate, transition rumorsVox Sentences: All the hottest, at least possibly accurate, transition rumors
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    The Great Mentioner gets working on Trump’s Cabinet; both caucuses in the House could be led by men named Ryan; Turkey cracks down on journalists.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Donald Trump isn’t president yet. But he’s already making 740,000 immigrants live in fear.Donald Trump isn’t president yet. But he’s already making 740,000 immigrants live in fear.
    Politics

    The immigrants Obama protected through executive action could be pushed back into the shadows — or worse.

    By Dara Lind
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    Vox Sentences: Pluto is a lot cooler than you thoughtVox Sentences: Pluto is a lot cooler than you thought
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    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Donald Trump’s proposed “Muslim registry,” explained
    Politics

    His administration might revive a Bush-era program that registered thousands of immigrants — most of them Muslim.

    By Dara Lind
    Congress
    Vox Sentences: Who in Congress can check Donald Trump?Vox Sentences: Who in Congress can check Donald Trump?
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    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews

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