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On Redistricting, It's Time for Republicans to Stop Whining and Start Negotiating

Gerrymandered maps are rationally approved by majorities at the state level. Only a new set of federal rules can rein in gerrymandering.

Apr 23 • Josh Barro

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Trump Is Failing the 'Big-Ass Truck' Test

Trump's bargain with swing voters was that he would deliver a strong economy and they would look past his many defects. By attacking Iran, Trump has…

Apr 14 • Josh Barro

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The Cult of Jasmine Crockett Shows Democrats are Still Trapped in the Dumbest Form of Identity Politics

Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers were right to tell people not to waste money on her campaign. But they had to apologize anyway.

Jan 14 • Josh Barro

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Capitalism for Developers, Communism for Landlords

Zohran Mamdani is attempting this synthesis — one with some basis in our city's housing policy history — but I doubt it's one he'll be able to…

Jan 8 • Josh Barro

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December 2025

Elite Colleges Should Try Harder to Stay Elite

They remain wildly expensive while doing less than ever to prove their worth. This combination is not sustainable.

Dec 12, 2025 • Josh Barro

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To Win on Electricity Prices, Democrats Need Policies That Make Electricity Cheaper

Blue states have higher electricity prices than red states. We need more infrastructure — including fossil fuel infrastructure — to ensure that…

Dec 1, 2025 • Josh Barro

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Mayonnaise Clinic: Was I Wrong About Gavin Newsom?

Some of you have a bone to pick with me and my Central Air co-hosts.

Oct 31, 2025 • Josh Barro

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How to Decide to Win

A new report has good advice for Democrats on how to stop alienating the electorate.

Oct 30, 2025 • Josh Barro

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