Danielle Kurtzleben
Stories
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Politics
Macho Politics Defined Trump's Presidency, Culminating With Capitol Riot
Amid all the chaos of the Trump presidency, he has been consistent in his fixation on emphasizing and protecting his own manhood. Rioters at the Capitol reflected that attitude on Jan. 6.
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Politics
Masculinity's Big Role In Trump's Presidency
President Trump encouraged his supporters to "fight" before the assault on the Capitol, echoing the kind of macho message that has defined his political career.
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National
Biden Again Criticizes Trump's COVID Response, Vows To Speed Vaccine Production
In a speech Tuesday, the president-elect laid out his plan to combat coronavirus and criticized President Trump's response to the pandemic. He also encouraged Trump to get vaccinated.
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Politics
Why Were The Polls Off? Pollsters Have Some Early Theories
Along with state polls, national polls may have been significantly further off from the election results than in 2016. Many appear to have missed support for Trump and down-ballot GOP candidates.
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Politics
How A Record Number Of Republican Women Got Elected To Congress
The number of GOP women elected in 2020 pales in comparison with Democrats' numbers, but their increased representation may attest to the power of focused recruitment efforts.
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National
Mourners Gather At U.S. Supreme Court To Pay Respects To Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The body of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in repose at the U.S. Supreme Court, where mourners lined up to pay respects on Wednesday.
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Law & Courts
Ginsburg Vigil Draws Tears, Protests Against McConnell
Sen. Elizabeth Warren forcefully condemned the Senate Majority leader at the vigil: "What Mitch McConnell does not understand is this fight has just begun."
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Politics
What's On The Minds Of Black Voters In Wisconsin?
Democrats planned for their convention to be in Milwaukee, where they didn't inspire enough Black voters in 2016. But Black voters say they have other things on their minds now than the election.
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Politics
In 2020, A Female Running Mate Won't Be A 'Hail Mary'
There are a lot of contrasts between Joe Biden's impending pick and past elections when women were vice presidential candidates. One that's easy to overlook: Biden is ahead in the polls.
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Race & Identity
Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work?
The central bank has blunt instruments at its disposal, which are not tailored to economics of different racial groups. Biden wants the Fed to more explicitly factor in Black and Hispanic outcomes.