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American Freakshow

Nina Burleigh, bekah day, Katie Chenoweth
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A weekly newsletter from veteran journalist Nina Burleigh keeping an eye on MAGA extremism and its absurdity.

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  • Nina Burleigh

    National political journalist, author of 7 nonfiction books including The Trump Women: Part of the Deal; and the novellas Zero Visibility Possible and Turn Around Don't Drown, the first two in a trilogy of dystopic satires.

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    Hi Friends! The subscription option is simply a way to support my work. All posts are fully accessible to everyone, whether you're a paid or free subscriber, and will always remain free to read—never behind a paywall. <3

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    Princeton professor and investigative researcher

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