Rafi Schwartz, The Week US
Rafi Schwartz has worked as a politics writer at The Week since 2022, where he covers elections, Congress and the White House. He was previously a contributing writer with Mic focusing largely on politics, a senior writer with Splinter News, a staff writer for Fusion's news lab, and the managing editor of Heeb Magazine, a Jewish life and culture publication. Rafi's work has appeared in Rolling Stone, GOOD and The Forward, among others. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a major in religious studies, and a minor in integrated liberal studies.
Rafi lives in the Twin Cities, where he does not bike, run or take part in any team sports. He does, however, have a variety of interests, hobbies and passions.
Latest articles by Rafi Schwartz, The Week US
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Breakdancing to make its Olympics debut in Paris this summer
In the Spotlight B-Boys and B-Girls will battle for the gold for the first time in the games' history
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Is Beyoncé now a country superstar? Depends on who you ask.
In the Spotlight The pop diva's 'Texas Hold 'Em' is the hottest country song on the charts. Why won't some people admit the obvious?
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The Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal is about more than bad bets
In the Spotlight The firestorm surrounding one of baseball's biggest stars threatens to upend a generational legacy and professional sports at large
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Is the great GOP candidate culling season upon us?
Today's Big Question With fundraising deadline and debates looming, don't be surprised if more and more Republican presidential candidates start bowing out
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RFK Jr.'s independent campaign: an equal opportunity threat for Biden and Republicans alike
Talking Point How a third-party bid from an increasingly popular fringe candidate could change the electoral calculus of 2024
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Is Rep. Patrick McHenry a major player or a transitionary flash in the pan?
Today's Big Question With nebulous authority over a fractured Republican caucus, the newly installed speaker pro tempore has his work cut out for him.
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The truth behind Donald Trump's net worth
Under the Radar How much money does the billionaire ex-president actually have?
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What is Rep. Matt Gaetz's endgame?
Today's Big Question The MAGA congressman loves to sow chaos, but there might be more to his latest moves than just disruption.
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Why is the government on the brink of a shutdown?
Today's Big Question GOP infighting is bringing the country to a standstill, but even Republicans aren't entirely sure why
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Is Donald Trump finished in New York?
Today's Big Question How the former president's fraud ruling could ruin him in the city that made him famous
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Is Sen. Bob Menendez's refusal to resign intransigence or smart politics?
Today's Big Question The indicted New Jersey Democrat is standing firm amidst calls to step down
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Why is Canada's assassination allegation against India more destabilizing than it seems?
Today's Big Question Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death has sent shockwaves across the world
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The states of statewide gerrymandering in 2023
In Depth Two extreme examples to watch ahead of the upcoming elections
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Cop City protesters hit with RICO charges: justice served or a chilling overreach?
Fulton County's sweeping charges against dozens of activists could set a dangerous precedent for future protests
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Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder for Eddie Irizarry shooting
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Vietnamese EV maker VinFast wows with staggering Nasdaq debut
Speed Read Can the company keep up the pace, or is it running out of gas?
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Inside the billionaire business plan for the apocalypse
In Depth It's the end of the world as we know it and they (want to) feel fine
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Why is everyone rushing to the moon?
Today's Big Question The sky's the limit in the new space race
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FDA OKs first over-the-counter oral birth control tablet
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Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe announces retirement
In the Spotlight The women's soccer star will leave behind a world class legacy
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Is the world ready for the next generation of Soros?
Today's Big Question Alexander Soros is poised to take over his father's billion-dollar philanthropic empire. But will he ultimately inherit more than just that?
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Cincinnati stops using Ohio River water 'out of an abundance of caution' following East Palestine train disaster
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Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82
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dearMoon billionaire selects DJ, YouTuber, and others for 1st private SpaceX lunar mission
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