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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    Wisconsin has an election April 7 in the middle of a pandemic. It’s shaping up to be a debacle.Wisconsin has an election April 7 in the middle of a pandemic. It’s shaping up to be a debacle.
    Politics

    The governor had to call up the National Guard to make sure there will be enough poll workers.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The biggest obstacle to remote voting in Congress may be Democratic mistrust of the Supreme CourtThe biggest obstacle to remote voting in Congress may be Democratic mistrust of the Supreme Court
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    Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there are “serious constitutional” concerns with remote voting. Is she right?

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Texas pastors demand a “religious liberty” exemption to coronavirus stay-at-home ordersTexas pastors demand a “religious liberty” exemption to coronavirus stay-at-home orders
    Politics

    You can’t pray away the pandemic.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Governors are starting to tighten their borders. The implications are staggering.Governors are starting to tighten their borders. The implications are staggering.
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    The coronavirus pandemic is testing the very notion that the United States are united.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Gun stores sue to stay open during the coronavirus pandemicGun stores sue to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic
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    With these courts, gun stores are likely to prevail.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Poll: Americans want a national lockdownPoll: Americans want a national lockdown
    Politics

    Trump’s call to end coronavirus restrictions by Easter is wildly out of step with what the public wants.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision that bodes ill for the future of civil rightsThe Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision that bodes ill for the future of civil rights
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    The liberal justices gave up an important fight over how to prove discrimination.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    How to make sure Congress can still function if its members are quarantinedHow to make sure Congress can still function if its members are quarantined
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    America has not planned for this contingency.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The fight over stock buybacks and corporate coronavirus bailouts, briefly explainedThe fight over stock buybacks and corporate coronavirus bailouts, briefly explained
    Politics

    Trump says he supports limits on stock buybacks for companies getting federal coronavirus help, which Democrats have advocated.

    By Ian Millhiser
    How to make sure everyone can vote during the coronavirus pandemic
    Politics

    Voting by mail is a crucial reform, but the details of how you implement it are very important.

    By Ian Millhiser