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August 24, 2021

These Companies Say They Support Voting Rights Reform. So Will They Stop Donating to Mitch McConnell Now?

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and others have called on Congress to pass the John Lewis Act, but for years they’ve pumped money to the man dedicated to blocking the bill.

by Grace Segers

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New York’s New Governor Wants You to Forget Some Things

Governor Kathy Hochul introduces herself to New York on Tuesday. Just don’t expect a revolution from Andrew Cuomo’s cautious successor.

by Alyssa Katz

The Incoherence of American History

We ascribe too much meaning to the early years of the republic.

by Osita Nwanevu

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A Lesson for Biden: How JFK Went Up in the Polls After the Bay of Pigs

The 1961 Cuba invasion was an epic presidential botch—and yet, Kennedy’s standing improved afterward. Take note, Mr. President.

by Fredrik Logevall

The War in Afghanistan Was a Scam

The 20-year conflict was a boon to the military-industrial complex, at the cost of untold lives.

by Jason Linkins

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