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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    The astounding advantage the Electoral College gives to Republicans, in one chartThe astounding advantage the Electoral College gives to Republicans, in one chart
    Politics

    In close elections, Republicans are favored to win even when they lose the popular vote.

    By Ian Millhiser
    How to remove Brett Kavanaugh without impeaching him
    Politics

    The bar for removing Justice Brett Kavanaugh by impeachment is so high as to be insurmountable. But there may be another way.

    By Ian Millhiser
    5 winners and 3 losers from the third Democratic debate
    2020 Presidential Election

    It was a pretty good night for the Texas candidates.

    By Ian Millhiser, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
    Shadow docket
    Justice Sotomayor warns the Supreme Court is doing “extraordinary” favors for TrumpJustice Sotomayor warns the Supreme Court is doing “extraordinary” favors for Trump
    Shadow docket

    The Trump administration thinks the court is its personal fixer. The court isn’t doing much to disabuse it of this idea.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court just let Trump close the Mexican border to nearly all asylum seekersThe Supreme Court just let Trump close the Mexican border to nearly all asylum seekers
    Politics

    So much for reining in executive power.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The cracks in the GOP’s gerrymandering firewallThe cracks in the GOP’s gerrymandering firewall
    Politics

    A decade ago, Republicans gave themselves seemingly indestructible majorities through gerrymandering. Now their dominance is crumbling.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Trump’s asylum ban may be a loyalty test for the Supreme CourtTrump’s asylum ban may be a loyalty test for the Supreme Court
    Politics

    A Trump appointee is in a special bind: sacrifice his principles or say no to Trump.

    By Ian Millhiser

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