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Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein

Co-Founder

    Latest articles by Ezra Klein

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    It wasn’t just Obama who lost Tuesday’s trade vote. It was Mitch McConnell.It wasn’t just Obama who lost Tuesday’s trade vote. It was Mitch McConnell.
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    The trade negotiation isn’t just between Obama and the Democrats. It’s also with the Republicans.

    By Ezra Klein
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    Why the new Daily Show will be very different from the old oneWhy the new Daily Show will be very different from the old one
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    Video

    Because Obama.

    By Ezra Klein
    Politics
    Jeb Bush learned the wrong lessons from the Iraq WarJeb Bush learned the wrong lessons from the Iraq War
    Politics

    Jeb Bush’s corrected answer on Iraq is, in some ways, more alarming than his original one.

    By Ezra Klein
    Politics
    Rick Perry: Killing the Export-Import Bank will help Republicans cut taxes on corporationsRick Perry: Killing the Export-Import Bank will help Republicans cut taxes on corporations
    Politics

    An innovative argument for getting rid of the Export-Import Bank.

    By Ezra Klein
    Politics
    Why Hillary Clinton needs Elizabeth WarrenWhy Hillary Clinton needs Elizabeth Warren
    Politics

    Elizabeth Warren is setting the terms of the Democratic primary — and it’s great for Hillary Clinton.

    By Ezra Klein
    TV
    Cable news is in trouble, and it’s more about the news than the cableCable news is in trouble, and it’s more about the news than the cable
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    Relative peace and stability are bad news for cable news.

    By Ezra Klein
    Poverty
    Why white kids in Baltimore get more second chances than black kidsWhy white kids in Baltimore get more second chances than black kids
    Poverty

    A huge study of social mobility in Baltimore discovered a total disaster.

    By Ezra Klein
    Social Policy
    You’ll never guess which country is the most pro-capitalismYou’ll never guess which country is the most pro-capitalism
    Social Policy

    Capitalism is most popular where, a few decades ago, you would have least expected it.

    By Ezra Klein
    2016 Presidential Election
    The bipartisan corruption of American politicsThe bipartisan corruption of American politics
    2016 Presidential Election

    Don’t let the Clinton Foundation distract from the real corruption in American politics.

    By Ezra Klein
    Criminal Justice
    Since 2011, Baltimore has lost or settled more than 100 cases related to police brutalitySince 2011, Baltimore has lost or settled more than 100 cases related to police brutality
    Criminal Justice

    This didn’t begin with Freddie Gray.

    By Ezra Klein

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