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In the aftermath of the election, it seems reactionary extremism is still doing just fine on the margins, where it always lives.

Jonathan M. Katz

Nov 25

Dispatch from a sad, strange week in Charlottesville and online

Jonathan M. Katz

Nov 19

Now do something with it

Jonathan M. Katz

Nov 11

Before you read this, go vote.

Jonathan M. Katz

Nov 8

And if millions don't vote for democracy between now and Tuesday, it will win a lot more.

Jonathan M. Katz

Nov 4

The lying about Tom Cotton's "Black Lives Matter" op-ed continues: Jonathan Chait enters the chat

Jonathan M. Katz

Nov 3

Taking a break from working on today’s piece to introduce a new subscriber feature

Jonathan M. Katz

Nov 2

Sometimes, history changes unexpectedly toward the good. And then, powerful people with something to lose try to change it back.

Jonathan M. Katz

Oct 28

A big week for antisemitism

Jonathan M. Katz

Oct 22

Jonathan M. Katz

Oct 20

On John Fetterman, “neutral” media, and neural pathways. Also an invitation to submit to the next Racket mailbag.

Jonathan M. Katz

Oct 14

Cholera, violence, and calls for international ‘peacekeepers.’ Where have I seen this movie before?

Jonathan M. Katz

Oct 12

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