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Injustice for All: An eternally pugnacious DOJ goes after everyone

How the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting back.

Survey Says: How old is too old to serve in Congress?

The most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics.

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Explaining the Right: How Bush made Trump

What the right wing is currently obsessing over, how it influences politics—and why you need to know.

Black Music Sunday: A visit to Central Avenue, the center of the early Los Angeles jazz scene

A weekly series highlighting all things Black music—covering performers, genres, history, and more. 

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