Paul Blest

Contributing Writer

Paul Blest is a journalist living in Raleigh, North Carolina. He's a former staff writer for INDY Week and has written for New Republic, Jacobin, VICE, and Salon.

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Opinion

Why are Democrats writing off winnable elections?

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Opinion

Why Democrats just can't quit Clinton and Obama

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Opinion

Joe Manchin, Vichy Democrat

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Opinion

Democrats should shut down the government until Trump reverses his Muslim ban

Opinion

Why are Senate Democrats rolling over for Trump?

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Opinion

Democrats need to start fighting — with each other

Democrats need to fight, no matter how likely they are to lose.

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Opinion

Paul Blest

Why are Democrats writing off winnable elections?

Why Democrats just can't quit Clinton and Obama

Joe Manchin, Vichy Democrat

Democrats should shut down the government until Trump reverses his Muslim ban

Why are Senate Democrats rolling over for Trump?

Democrats need to start fighting — with each other

Why Democrats need to pick unwinnable fights against Trump