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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Explainers
    The Republican Party has lost to Donald TrumpThe Republican Party has lost to Donald Trump
    Explainers

    Donald Trump’s post-convention meltdown, explained.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump’s already got an excuse for a November loss: the election will be “rigged”Trump’s already got an excuse for a November loss: the election will be “rigged”
    Politics

    Three months out from the election, Donald Trump has already started warning people.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Clinton’s defense of “peace-loving Muslims” is a bad response to Trump’s offensive commentsClinton’s defense of “peace-loving Muslims” is a bad response to Trump’s offensive comments
    Politics

    Donald Trump shouldn’t be our yardstick for Islamophobia

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    David Brooks on Trump: “It is the ‘sane’ and ‘reasonable’ Republicans who deserve the shame”David Brooks on Trump: “It is the ‘sane’ and ‘reasonable’ Republicans who deserve the shame”
    Politics

    The New York Times columnist doesn’t fully blame Trump for dismantling the Republican Party.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s running mate doesn’t think politicians should call each other namesDonald Trump’s running mate doesn’t think politicians should call each other names
    Politics

    “I don’t think name-calling has any place in public life,” Mike Pence said of Obama calling Trump a demagogue.

    By Tara Golshan
    archives
    Colbert “interviewed” women from 1776. They were shocked a woman nominee took 240 years.Colbert “interviewed” women from 1776. They were shocked a woman nominee took 240 years.
    archives

    “What the butter is wrong with you people?!”

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s DNC speech 2016: live stream, TV schedule, and how to watch onlineHillary Clinton’s DNC speech 2016: live stream, TV schedule, and how to watch online
    Politics

    This will be a historic moment.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Colbert and Charlamagne Tha God: Clinton should make her own version of Beyoncé’s LemonadeColbert and Charlamagne Tha God: Clinton should make her own version of Beyoncé’s Lemonade
    Politics

    “She should drop her own Lemonade,” Colbert said, considering the success of Beyoncé‘s album, which revolved around Jay Z’s infidelity.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    SNL’s “Weekend Update” talked to Bernie-or-Busters. They found a lot of bearded white guys.SNL’s “Weekend Update” talked to Bernie-or-Busters. They found a lot of bearded white guys.
    Politics

    When Weekend Update hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost went out among the Sanders supporters, they found a trend.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    President Barack Obama’s DNC speech: live stream, how to watch, and what to expectPresident Barack Obama’s DNC speech: live stream, how to watch, and what to expect
    Politics

    This will likely be one of his final major national addresses as the president of the United States.

    By Tara Golshan