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July 16, 2022

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How Leonard Leo Became the Grey Cardinal of the American Right
The Federalist Society kingpin has exerted more influence on the country’s rightward drift than almost anyone in conservative circles, including presidents. He’s not done by a long shot.
by Katherine Stewart
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As the BA.5 variant takes over, Covid death numbers have become an object lesson in why raw data is often misleading.
by Melody Schreiber
The Tesla mogul proved his critics wrong—by coming up with a way to wreck the social media company that they never could have expected.
by Alex Shephard
“The Great Experiment” flatters liberal readers that by expressing their distaste for cancel culture, they have become diverse democracy’s most gallant defenders. 
by Ian Beacock
Eight years ago, I didn’t believe America was becoming a wealth aristocracy. Now I’m not so sure.
by Timothy Noah
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The Federal Reserve has only one tool to stem inflation. Congress has many. Why are politicians so reluctant to use them?
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