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Top 5 reasons to hate Joe Biden
26+ min ago (1383+ words) The Bidens are in the news again, and they are busy desperately trying to salvage their legacy while lashing out at those they deem disloyal. So, since Matt and I can't seem to escape Sleepy Joe, we decided to rank…...
Are forecasters sleeping on Democrats?
12+ hour, 28+ min ago (268+ words) The Argument Are forecasters sleeping on Democrats? Fresh off of last week's model release, in which our director of political data, Lakshya Jain, argued that The Cook Political Report's election ratings were strangely pessimistic for Democrats, Cook's Erin Covey gamely…...
Two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (234+ words) Lincoln's re-election wasn't a sure thing, and the president worried that if he lost, his opponent might decide to compromise with the traitorous secessionists without ridding the nation of slavery. But, of course, Lincoln did win, and this speech was…...
Split Ticket 2026 Midterms Model
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (258+ words) The race for control of the House leans pretty strongly Democratic this year, with polling showing a blue wave amid Donald Trump's cratering approvals. Here's what the map looks like: The race for control of the Senate is surprisingly competitive;…...
The experts are wrong about 2026
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (316+ words) The Argument is holding another live event, this time on June 17 in Washington, D. C. ! Jerusalem Demsas will be interviewing USC psychologist Darby Saxbe about her new book, Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives. Drawing…...
Sometimes you have to hurt people
1+ week, 1+ day ago (421+ words) Phoebe Bridgers recently announced that her upcoming tour would feature "no phones" at all shows. Fans would be required to leave phones at home or lock them in Yondr pouches for the duration of the show. One approach to this…...
Americans want artisanal code
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1571+ words) The Argument is holding another live event, this time on June 17 in Washington, D. C. ! Jerusalem Demsas will be interviewing USC psychologist Darby Saxbe about her new book, Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives. Drawing…...
The trouble with inequality politics
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1282+ words) Welcome to the The Closing Argument, our verdict on the news, plus everything The Argument published and appeared in this week. The Argument is holding another live event, this time on June 17 in Washington, D. C. ! Jerusalem Demsas will be interviewing USC…...
We're hiring! - by Jerusalem Demsas
1+ week, 5+ day ago (356+ words) Interested in working for The Argument, or know someone who is? You're in luck " we're hiring! The Argument's Chief of Staff will have two primary responsibilities: Building out our events business from the ground up We're looking for someone entrepreneurial…...
Why everyone loves Amazon
1+ week, 6+ day ago (463+ words) The Argument is holding another live event, this time on June 17 in Washington, D. C. ! Jerusalem Demsas will be interviewing USC psychologist Darby Saxbe about her new book, Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives. Drawing…...