David Faris
David Faris is an associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University and the author of It's Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics. He is a frequent contributor to Informed Comment, and his work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and Indy Week.
Latest articles by David Faris
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2023: the year of the billionaire villain
The Explainer The 21st-century Dr. Evil is taking over the world in books, TV series and popular culture
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6 horror novels to read this winter
The Week Recommends Spook yourself into not leaving the house until you finish these books.
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6 new horror novels to read this fall
The Explainer These upcoming releases will have you on the edge of your seat — or hiding under the covers
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Why baseball's new rules rule
Speed Read Attendance and viewership have gone up while average game time has gone down
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Will the GOP primary debates matter?
In Depth No incumbent president has ever participated in a primary debate. That could be a mistake.
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Is tech sinking office space or saving it?
In Depth Tech companies are scaling back to adjust to smaller workforces and "right-size" office space for the reality of hybrid work schedules
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How Apple became the king of sci-fi
Under the Radar Apple TV+ has eclipsed other streamers' science fiction offerings
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Making sense of America's commercial real estate crisis
Speed Read Could the uptick in office vacancies trigger a recession?
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The Oakland Athletics and the worst baseball teams of all time
Speed Read The A's have a chance to make baseball history — just not the good kind
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The historical precedents for George Santos' possible expulsion
Speed Read Why Santos' indictment is a thorny issue for congressional Republicans who, in other circumstances, would be quick to expel him
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Victor Wembanyama: The French star poised to become the face of the NBA
In the Spotlight LeBron James called him an "alien" — as a compliment
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Florida, DeSantis and the long history of election law hardball
Speed Read These partisan maneuvers often come back to haunt their architects
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Julie Chavez Rodriguez: The woman behind Biden's big 2024 bid
In the Spotlight What to know about Chavez Rodriguez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez and Biden's "unflappable" new campaign manager
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How bad are this year's Mississippi River floods?
Speed Read "Everybody's plan along the river has been put to the test"
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The coming policy skirmishes between Trump and DeSantis
feature The two Republicans diverge in ways that could be key in appealing to voters
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Succession's shocking twist
The Week Recommends What the critics are saying about one of the most talked-about episodes of television
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How Petteri Orpo will steer Finland in a new direction
In the Spotlight Orpo represents a rightward shift, but how far right?
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How the MLB's rule changes will affect this year's season
Speed Read Which teams have the best odds this year, and what new rules will they be playing under?
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Why are American teenagers feeling hopeless?
Speed Read The youth mental health crisis, explained
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Will a tough-on-crime message resonate in lightning-rod Chicago?
Speed Read What the city's debate on crime tells us on a national level
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What's ahead for quake-stricken Turkey and Syria?
Speed Read The timeline for a full recovery is likely years rather than months or weeks
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Why scientists are worried about bird flu
Speed Read Researchers are sounding the alarm about cases of avian influenza in mammals
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Who is Ruben Gallego and could he win in Arizona?
Speed Read Gallego is eyeing the Senate seat currently occupied by Kyrsten Sinema. How likely is he to take it?
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Can Bolsonaro's insurrectionists be deterred?
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