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Quick Reads in Politics
Skip carouselApr 23 201712 minutes
In China, Unregistered Churches Are Driving a Religious Revolution
China, the world’s rising superpower, is experiencing an explosion of faith. The decades of anti-religious campaigns that followed the 1949 communist takeover are giving way to a spiritual transformation—and among the fastest-growing drivers of that
May 1 201713 minutes
And Then There Was Hannity
Bill O’Reilly. Roger Ailes. Megyn Kelly. One by one, Fox News’s biggest personalities have left the building.
Apr 16 201719 minutes
The Dirtbag Left’s Man in Syria
Brace Belden, a 27-year-old punk-rock florist, became a radical icon when he went to the Middle East to take up arms against terrorists, build a socialist utopia—and tweet jokes about the revolution under the nom de guerre PissPig Granddad.
Apr 14 201712 minutes
Meet the Billionaires Who Run Trump's Government
They’ve been coaxed out of their mansions and off their yachts by President Trump to make America great again—for the very, very rich.
May 1 20172 minutes
Are You Proud Of Your Company?
In the days after Donald Trump was elected president, I found myself reaching out to chief executives of several key businesses that Fast Company has covered. The presidential campaign had convinced me that neither party’s candidate, and neither part
Apr 21 20177 minutes
Can James Comey Untangle the Trump-Russia Allegations?
His allies believe he's the country's best hope for exposing the truth about Russia's election tampering and possible collusion with Trump's people.
Apr 17 20179 minutes
Coal’s Last Kick
IT WAS A CLOUDY FEBRUARY AFTERNOON in Charleston, W.Va., but the mood inside the city’s civic center was downright celebratory. As bow-tied waiters mixed drinks and manned a buffet of shrimp cocktail and roasted meat, the hundreds of members and gues
Apr 29 20173 minutes
The First 100 Days: 'A Standard That Not Even Roosevelt Achieved'
The 100-days measure of a president is based on FDR's achievements in 1933. The problem for Trump is not that he's come up short of FDR, but that he's come up short of his own promises.
Apr 24 20173 minutes
A Trump Lawsuit Gets a Boost From Restaurants
Bob Van Voris • A Top Chef judge and others argue Trump should divest • “The president is taking business away from me and others” A public watchdog group that sued President Donald Trump in January has added allegations and plaintiffs to bolster
May 2 20176 minutes
What Trump Gets Right—and Progressives Get Wrong—About Andrew Jackson
In the 19th century, Jackson broadened the electorate, but the self-righteousness of some Democrats impedes their efforts to do the same.
May 2 20172 minutes
Clinton Blames 2016 Loss On Comey Letter, Russian Interference — And Herself
In her most frank comments to date after losing to Donald Trump, the Democratic nominee said that events in the final 10 days of the campaign ultimately cost her the White House.
President Oprah?
Howard Schultz, Bob Iger, and other biz leaders may be mulling runs. Here’s why that matters.
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Editors’ Picks: Politics
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For anyone struggling to comprehend the rise of ISIS, Warrick’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book is vital. He breaks down the complex factors that led to ISIS’s creation without sacrificing nuance or narrative drive.
Understanding America…
Packer’s award-winning work on the economic anxieties of Americans has reached cult-like status since Donald Trump’s unexpected election. Those hoping to understand an electorate hungry for change will find much to consider in this excellent work of political journalism.
Provocative & sobering…
One of the most provocative, sobering, and controversial looks at who profits and how in the wake of disasters both natural and man-made. Klein tackles the destructiveness of capitalism with biting clarity.
Smart statistics…
Whether in baseball or elections, Nate Silver’s data-driven approach & crazily accurate predictions have made him a household name. He expands on his successful approach in this fun & direct guide to predictions.
Real-life heroism…
Written like a gripping thriller novel, Browder’s account of exposing deep corruption in Russia and his unfailing will to fight against Putin’s regime proves that sometimes fact is far stranger than fiction.
An Impassioned Look...
This scathing takedown of the current political ecosystem by outspoken commentator & founder of the widely popular The Huffington Post is a must read for ordinary citizens & pundits alike.
The Fundamental Work...
The fundamental work on the history & current practices of international relations, by noted diplomat & political scientist Kissinger who peppers the narrative with fascinating anecdotes.
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