
David Faris
David Faris is a 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's a frequent contributor to Newsweek and Slate, and his work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New Republic and The Nation, among others.
Latest articles by David Faris
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5 horror movies to watch this springThe Week Recommends New frontiers in space horror and a new movie from the 'Talk to Me' creators highlight the upcoming horror season
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What is Mark Cuban's net worth?In Depth Not every Trump-era billionaire has gone full MAGA
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What is Jeff Bezos' net worth?In Depth The Amazon tycoon and third richest person in the world made his fortune pioneering online retail
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A running list of Tulsi Gabbard's controversiesIn Depth Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence has a history of ideological reversals
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The best TV series with multiple timelines right nowThe Week Recommends Narratives that spend significant time in two or more stories can be especially rewarding
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Dodgers' spending spree renews push for salary capThe Explainer Spending limits might not be the answer that smaller market teams are looking for
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With Cuba reinstated, US State Sponsors of Terrorism list expands back to fourThe Explainer How the handful of countries on the U.S. terrorism blacklist earned their spots
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Elise Stefanik is poised to take aim at the UN for Donald TrumpIn the spotlight The combative congresswoman and close Trump ally is expected to challenge the United Nations
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Can Republicans navigate their narrow House majority?In the Spotlight This isn't the first time that a party has had no margin for error
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How close are we to a norovirus vaccine?Today's Big Question A new Moderna trial raises hopes of vanquishing a stomach bug that sickens millions a year
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The combative lawyer who will oversee the DOJ's civil rights divisionIn the Spotlight Harmeet Dhillon is best known for taking on high-profile right-wing culture war cases
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Can Elon Musk really lead the House?The Explainer The Constitution is silent about whether non-members of Congress can be elected House speaker
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Marty Makary: the medical contrarian who will lead the FDAIn the Spotlight What Johns Hopkins surgeon and commentator Marty Makary will bring to the FDA
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Why ghost guns are so easy to make — and so dangerousThe Explainer Untraceable, DIY firearms are a growing public health and safety hazard
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David Sacks: the conservative investor who will be Trump's crypto and AI czarIn the Spotlight Trump appoints another wealthy ally to oversee two growing — and controversial — industries
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Jay Bhattacharya: another Covid-19 critic goes to WashingtonIn the Spotlight Trump picks a prominent pandemic skeptic to lead the National Institutes of Health
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How much is Juan Soto worth?Today's big question Will the New York Mets regret the record-setting mega-contract signed by the coveted outfielder?
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The far-right conspiracy conduit who will be Trump's information gatekeeperIn the Spotlight How Natalie Harp rose from obscurity to trusted Trump aide
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Trump taps celebrity doctor for top health care postIn the Spotlight Mehmet Oz, better known as TV's 'Dr. Oz,' will head a critical federal insurance agency
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Linda McMahon, the former wrestling mogul tapped for Department of EducationIn the Spotlight Longtime Trump ally set for nomination as secretary of the agency despite limited background in the field
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What will Trump do on day 1?Today's Big Question Presidents often promise immediate action, but rarely deliver
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Major League Baseball's shaky future in TampaThe Explainer New questions arise about a troubled franchise after Hurricane Milton wrecked the Trop
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Big Tech critic Brendan Carr is Trump's FCC pickIn the Spotlight The next FCC commissioner wants to end content moderation practices on social media sites
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The history of Donald Trump's election conspiracy theoriesThe Explainer How the 2024 Republican nominee has consistently stoked baseless fears of a stolen election
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