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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.

Why are Democrats writing off winnable elections?
Democrats, time to represent.
Opinion

Why are Democrats writing off winnable elections?

Why Democrats just can't quit Clinton and Obama
Messing with their party.
Opinion

Why Democrats just can't quit Clinton and Obama

Joe Manchin, Vichy Democrat
The Democrats' turncoat.
Opinion

Joe Manchin, Vichy Democrat

Democrats should shut down the government until Trump reverses his Muslim ban
Bring it to a halt, Dems.
Opinion

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

Why are Senate Democrats rolling over for Trump?
Opinion

Why are Senate Democrats rolling over for Trump?

Democrats need to start fighting — with each other
Time to get feisty.
Opinion

Democrats need to start fighting — with each other

Why Democrats need to pick unwinnable fights against Trump
Democrats need to fight, no matter how likely they are to lose.
Opinion

Why Democrats need to pick unwinnable fights against Trump