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‘We Don’t Know How Many Women Are Out There Like That’

 Anna Borkowski accused three men of rape. Why did prosecutors stop her? By Roxanna Asgarian
what we know

What We Know About the Racist Attack in Buffalo

 By Chas Danner The identities of the 13 victims of the white-supremacist terrorist attack were released late Sunday.
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Trump’s Hold on the GOP Won’t Loosen If His Candidates Fail

 By Ross Barkan His cult of personality can withstand a few botched endorsements.
THE FEED
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early and often
Join Truth Social and Get Trump Posts a Whopping 6 Hours Early
By Margaret Hartmann
Slightly early access is all Truth Social will have going for it if Donald Trump returns to Twitter.
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early and often
The Democratic Party Is Extremely Unpopular Right Now
By Benjamin Hart
New poll numbers do not bode well for the party’s midterms chances.
politics
politics
New Draft Congressional Map Is Far Less Favorable to New York Democrats
By Nia Prater
The proposed map has 15 Democratic-leaning districts, five Republican-leaning districts, and six competitive ones.

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  1. What We Know About the Racist Attack at a Buffalo Supermarket
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  2. Ivanka and Jared Can’t Escape Neighbor Drama
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. Yes, Tucker Carlson Shares Blame for the Buffalo Supermarket Attack
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. ‘We Don’t Know How Many Women Are Out There Like That’
    By Roxanna Asgarian
  5. What’s Wrong With Identity Politics?
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  1. What We Know About the Racist Attack at a Buffalo Supermarket
    By Chas Danner
  2. ‘We Don’t Know How Many Women Are Out There Like That’
    By Roxanna Asgarian
  3. Ivanka and Jared Can’t Escape Neighbor Drama
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. Yes, Tucker Carlson Shares Blame for the Buffalo Supermarket Attack
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. What’s Wrong With Identity Politics?
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
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2022 Midterms: A Guide to the Races Worth Watching
By Ed Kilgore
A cheat sheet to keep track of all the crucial races, primary upsets, and campaign drama — Trump-fueled and otherwise — from now through Election Day.
ukraine invasion
ukraine invasion
You Won’t Be Able to Get a Big Mac in Moscow Ever Again
By Benjamin Hart
McDonald’s is pulling out of Russia entirely as Putin’s invasion of Ukraine drags on — ending an era that began with promise.
the national interest
the national interest
Yes, Tucker Carlson Shares Blame for the Buffalo Supermarket Attack
By Jonathan Chait
The white nationalist’s conservative allies mount an unconvincing defense.
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Pennsylvania Senate Candidate Fetterman Recovering From Stroke
By Chas Danner
The lieutenant governor said he is feeling better and that doctors told him he will make a full recovery.
the money game
the money game
How Red States Are Trying to Snuff Out Green Investing
By Jake Bittle
Numerous states are launching a messy preemptive strike against so-called ESG efforts by the financial sector to move away from fossil fuels.

Senator Chris Van Hollen suffered a stroke this weekend, too

Van Hollen announced Sunday that he suffered a “minor stroke” over the weekend and is hospitalized. The Maryland Democrat said in a statement that his doctors have told him “there are no long-term effects or damage as a result of this incident” but that he will remain in the hospital for observation in the coming days.

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen hospitalized after stroke but says no long-term damage
—CNN

Earlier Sunday:

Pennsylvania Senate Candidate Fetterman Recovering From Stroke
By Chas Danner
the city politic
the city politic
Why the Brooklyn Democratic Party Is at War With Itself
By Errol Louis
A fight over neighborhood patronage gigs has led to threats, insults, accusations, lawsuits, and an effort to oust the party’s first female boss.

Meanwhile in the North Atlantic

Finland’s government declared a “new era” is underway after announcing its intention to seek NATO membership, hours before Sweden’s governing party on Sunday backed a plan to join the trans-Atlantic alliance amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The developments will be sure to further anger Moscow, with President Vladimir Putin already warning his Finnish counterpart on Saturday that relations would be “negatively affected.”

Finland, Sweden move closer to seeking NATO membership
—The Associated Press
2022 midterms
2022 midterms
Trump Endorses Extremist Mastriano in Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
By Ed Kilgore
It’s a bit awkward, since the gubernatorial candidate’s “running mate,” Kathy Barnette, is threatening Trump’s Senate candidate Dr. Oz.
life after roe
life after roe
Clarence Thomas Decries ‘Irreparable Damage’ of Roe Opinion Leak
By Chas Danner
The Supreme Court’s loudest proponent of eliminating the right to an abortion is worried about institutional legitimacy and civility.
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early and often
The Republicans Who Saved Trump After January 6
By Ben Jacobs
This Will Not Pass demonstrates how GOP leaders betrayed their conscience in the name of power.
covid-19
covid-19
What We Know About All the Omicron Subvariants, Including BA.4 and BA.5
By Matt Stieb and Chas Danner
Two new strains, BA.4 and BA.5, are driving a surge of cases in South Africa and have been detected in the U.S.
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early and often
Why Both Sides Are Making the Term MAGA Great Again
By Ed Kilgore
Democrats are saying “MAGA” more because they badly want to identify the GOP with its unpopular leader. So, too, do many Republicans.
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early and often
Mike Pence to Campaign for Fellow Trump Traitor Brian Kemp
By Ed Kilgore
The two MAGA heretics are, in their own ways, trying to show that Trumpism without Trump has a future.
sports
sports
Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended Another Month
By Nia Prater
The WNBA star has been detained in Moscow since February. The State Department has classified her as “wrongfully detained.”
business
business
Is Elon Musk About to Bail on Twitter, or Just Negotiating in Public?
By Benjamin Hart
The world’s richest man announced that his purchase of the company was “on hold” Friday morning, then clarified that he’s “still committed” to it.
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early and often
Scott Pruitt Brags About Media Attacks on His Rampant Corruption
By Ed Kilgore
Trump’s EPA chief could barely draw a breath without doing something comically scandalous. Now he’s trying to ride his notoriety to the Senate.
life after roe
life after roe
The Anti-Abortion Christians Who Became Pro-Choice
By Sarah Jones
Why did we change our minds?
politics
politics
Feds Investigate Trump for Taking Top Secret Docs to Mar-a-Lago: Report
By Matt Stieb
The DOJ reportedly wants to know more about the classified documents Trump grabbed from the White House.
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early and often
Can Wild-Card Kathy Barnette Win Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate Primary?
By Nia Prater
The McCormick-Oz showdown has been upended by a little-known rival. Now the Establishment and parts of Trump World are trying to stop her.
capitol riot
capitol riot
January 6 Committee Orders Kevin McCarthy and Republicans to Testify
By Matt Stieb
The House panel escalates its investigation in a major way ahead of public hearings.
the national interest
the national interest
Why Senate Republicans Want to Save Money by Skimping on Vaccines
By Jonathan Chait
Fiscal conservatism as pathology.
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early and often
Mo Brooks May Survive Trump’s Betrayal in Alabama Senate Race
By Ed Kilgore
The representative sojourned on after Trump unendorsed him for alleged “wokeness.” Now he has a decent chance at making a GOP runoff.
the national interest
the national interest
Biden Abandons the Obama Legacy on Charter Schools
By Jonathan Chait
The Education Department chooses teachers unions over poor kids.