The Big Picture
The Big Picture, Todd Beeton, Meagan Hatcher-Mays, Jay KuoThe Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives.
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U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images.
Donald Trump will address the nation about “election fraud” in prime time tonight, and by his own account, the news is “really, really big.”
The speech arrives at a precarious...
This Week In The Big Picture
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The Pipeline from Fringe Conspiracy to Trump Policy
Official Trump policy is increasingly driven by once fringe right-wing conspiracy theories. How can we fight back?
America only accepts white refugees now. That’s not an exaggeration. In 2026, every refugee admitted via the U.S. Refugee Ad...
Our Wins Of The Week
Even as drama engulfs the U.S.
Even as drama engulfs the U.S. Senate races in Michigan and Maine, James Talarico is quietly building real momentum in his bid to flip the U.S. Senate seat in Texas blue.
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We’re a team of writers and editors who break down the cultural, political and societal issues shaping our world today, analyzing things in a way mainstream media often overlooks. Join us! Jay Kuo, Todd Beeton and friends.
Todd Beeton is Content Director for Team Takei and was formerly head of digital for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. He is proud to write for and edit The Big Picture Substack. #49 in U.S. Politics
Democracy and judiciary expert who has appeared on MSNBC, Peacock, never CNN for some reason?, and in the New York Times, Washington Post, and I think the Huffington Post. Also a big fan of really small dogs.
Admitted before the Supreme Court and 9th Circuit. A.B. In Political Science (Stanford) J.D. (UC Berkeley). Chair elect, Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors. CEO of The Social Edge. Composer of Allegiance on Broadway.
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