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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Criminal Justice
    France’s debate over the burkini ban, explainedFrance’s debate over the burkini ban, explained
    Criminal Justice

    French officials were championing the law as a protection of France’s secularity.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s takedown of Donald Trump tried to give Republicans an exit rampHillary Clinton’s takedown of Donald Trump tried to give Republicans an exit ramp
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    Politics

    Clinton had a simple message: Trump isn’t a Republican, and Republicans should feel okay separating from him.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Here’s how we know the bonkers conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton’s health is catching onHere’s how we know the bonkers conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton’s health is catching on
    Politics

    Hillary Clinton coughed. And people talked about it.

    By Tara Golshan
    Culture
    How to watch the Rio Olympics 2016 closing ceremony: time, live stream, and what to expectHow to watch the Rio Olympics 2016 closing ceremony: time, live stream, and what to expect
    Culture

    Kygo is going to be there.

    By Tara Golshan
    Culture
    How to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics: schedule, live stream, and what to expectHow to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics: schedule, live stream, and what to expect
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    Culture

    The 2016 Rio Olympics comes at a difficult time for Brazil.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Donald Trump has supported Hillary Clinton for longer than he’s opposed herDonald Trump has supported Hillary Clinton for longer than he’s opposed her
    Politics

    Trump has a substantial history of praising his opposing candidate.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Breitbart thought the polls were biased against Trump. So it did its own poll. Clinton won.Breitbart thought the polls were biased against Trump. So it did its own poll. Clinton won.
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    Because Breitbart still has to follow the same polling rules as everyone else.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Donald Trump gets upset when people take his words seriously. Good quality for a president.Donald Trump gets upset when people take his words seriously. Good quality for a president.
    Politics

    Donald Trump tried to walk back his claim that President Obama “is the founder of ISIS” in the most Trump way possible.

    By Tara Golshan
    Culture
    The medal count: USA continues its Olympic dominationThe medal count: USA continues its Olympic domination
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    Culture

    It’s been a strong showing for Team USA so far.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump isn’t the only Republican arguing Obama caused ISIS. He just used the word “founded.”Trump isn’t the only Republican arguing Obama caused ISIS. He just used the word “founded.”
    Politics

    Other conservatives have tried to blame ISIS on Obama — Trump is just taking it further.

    By Tara Golshan