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How should Democrats talk about race? Todays best articles Daily business briefing Solving COVID newsletter America is one of the most unequal rich countries, with low taxes on corporations and the wealthy, and a threadbare welfare state. As a result, far too many Americans live short, painful lives — brought down by low wages, high debt, shoddy public services, pollution, and other problems. Any serious student of history knows that a major reason America has this problem is racism. Time ...

Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images Amid one of the worst health and economic crises the US has seen in decades, Americans are as concerned about making sure aid goes to the “right people” as they are about getting aid out at all. A new poll of 1,164 likely voters conducted January 15 to 19 by Vox and Data for Progress (DFP) reveals an oft-ignored truth: Sometimes the reason optimal policy doesn’t happen isn’t because of bad politicians; it’s because voters don’t want it to pa...

The “Barr-Barr-Barr, Barr-Barr Is Gone” Edition The massive Russian hack, with guest Alex Stamos; Bill Barr’s resignation; and Joe Biden’s Cabinet. Listen longer Slate Plus members get ad-free versions of all Slate podcasts, plus extra segments, bonus episodes, and more. Try it free today. Join Copy your ad-free feed link below to load into your player: copy link Episode Notes Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: John Dickerson for Here are th...

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