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Nick Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist. Find him on Substack at nickanderson.substack.com.
Senior Writer & Editor, The Contrarian
Veteran Political Analyst, Strategist and Commentator. 2 Presidential campaigns (incl Clinton War Room), senior roles at DNC, DCCC, NDN. Author and creator of Hopium Chronicles on Substack.
I explain government in clear, simple terms. I host "Civics Made Easy" on PBS and my book, "What Does the Constitution Actually Say?", is a #1 Amazon Bestseller (and there's a kids version for ages 8-12). I have to stop because I'm at 250 characters.
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Independent journalist with the Contrarian, litigator with Democracy Defenders Fund and friend of Jim!
Louise's husband. Father of three. Granddad of two. Running for Governor of Alabama. Former U.S. Senator for Alabama. Dog person. Author of ”Bending Toward Justice.”
Retired senior U.S. intelligence official and professor of strategic intelligence. Writes The Safehouse Briefing on Substack and contributes to Just Security and The Contrarian.
Truth-Teller | Independent Journalist and Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | Fighting for OUR Democracy | "Law and Disorder" Substack | "Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce"
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Mom, organizer, Lt. Gov. of MN. My Ojibwe name is Gizhiiwewidamookwe = Speaks in a Loud and Clear Voice Woman. Running for US Senate to fight for Minnesotans.
Longest Serving Black White House Correspondent in History. Author, Speaker, Mother and Wife. Host of The Tea with April.
Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law
I track ICE flights and third-country removals. Bylines in Zeteo, Mother Jones, Rolling Stone, The American Prospect. Former Washington Post staff writer (sigh). Former flight attendant.
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