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I’m going back to public service.
That means goodbye, for now.
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Abdul El-Sayed
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Michigan, Ohio State, and Negative Partisanship
What rooting against Ohio State this weekend taught me about negative partisanship.
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Friday Q&A: Apparently 2024 Started Already.
The era where politicians gave us through the holidays before they started the next cycle is apparently over. Donald Trump announced his campaig…
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Medicare for All is on the come up.
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Between War and War Crimes.
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A tragedy by two different names.
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How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About the Vaccine
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The Woke-screen.
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It’s time to stop paying attention to Donald Trump.
Donald Trump is running for president again. Here’s what you can do to avoid helping his campaign.
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About Last Week …
As the dust settles on the 2022 midterms, here’s a look at the trends that could shape our national politics into the future.
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Abdul El-Sayed
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Friday Q&A: How about them midterms...
Well, that’s not what ANY of us expected—thankfully. Emerging from the midterms it’s clear that Americans came out to defend two things: 1) repr…
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It’s Weird that Neither Party Talked about Health Care … in a Pandemic
Health care was among the most important issues in both the 2018 and 2020 elections. It has since faded totally as a critical issue. Why?
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Abdul El-Sayed
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Friday Q&A: What's on your mind?
Lots to talk about. A “tripledemic” knocking at our door. Another interest rate hike. And of course the midterms. What questions do you have?
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Abdul El-Sayed
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Obama’s Attack Works Because He Hits Republicans Where They Think They’re Strong
In tapping a righteous anger over the economic insecurity Republicans will impose on the American people, 44 shows the way.
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The Great American Political Reality Show™
Social media and Trumpism have abstracted our politics into a reality show. Understanding that should shape how Democrats engage.
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The Incision
The Incision
A progressive perspective on people, politics, & public policy from Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
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