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On the Ground from No Kings: Vote Early

The Contrarian was live on the scene today at No Kings rallies in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Georgia, and Portland, Oregon.

11 hrs ago • The Contrarian

How We Are Stopping Trump’s Election Meddling

Publisher’s Roundup 89

20 hrs ago • Norman Eisen

Evening Roundup, October 16: Independents and Shane Gillis

Another [political] animal in the barn?, let’s talk SNL, the constitution made easy, meet Waylon!!, brittle cookies, cartoons, and more

Oct 16 • The Contrarian

What Does the Constitution Actually Say Anyway?

Civics expert Ben Sheehan explains it all with Jen and Norm.

Oct 16 • The Contrarian, Jennifer Rubin, Norman Eisen, and Ben Sheehan

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Contrarian Rescue of the Week

Oct 16 • Ciera Stone

Share This Cookie Brittle — and Voting Plans — with Your Neighbors

It’s my own personal campaign to encourage friends and neighbors to vote.

Oct 16 • Marissa Rothkopf

Shane Gillis Isn’t Funny. Here Are Some Comedians Who Are

The ‘SNL’ host misfired on many levels — especially with his sexist attack on women.

Oct 16 • Meredith Blake

A cartoon by Michael de Adder

Oct 16 • Michael de Adder

Trump’s War and Tariffs Spiked Inflation

Plus the DOJ’s desperate attempt to suppress voting.

Oct 16 • Jennifer Rubin

Is 2026 the Year That Independents Can Break the Two-Party System?

Americans are clamoring for more choices on the ballot, and backers of the independent movement say just one or two wins this year will change the game.

Oct 16 • Natalie Fertig

Tom the Dancing Bug

Donald and John: A boy President and his Imaginary Publicist

Oct 16 • Ruben Bolling

The Contrarian Covers the Democracy Movement

Friday: Protests in Washington, Maryland, and more.

Oct 16 • The Contrarian

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