Jason Zengerle
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Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Past articles by Jason:
The Unfinished Business of Bernie Sanders
He went from the rumpled bit player of the progressive movement to a legit presidential candidate and liberal kingmaker. But now that Sanders wields such enormous power in Democratic politics, the question is, what’s he going to do with it? → Read More
How Ronan Farrow Creates a Safe Space
His reporting helped catalyze the #MeToo movement, won him a Pulitzer Prize this year, and earned him something more: a reputation as the most fearsome investigative journalist in America. → Read More
The Struggles of Joe Manchin, the Last Democrat in Trump Country
Senator Joe Manchin is a lonely Democrat in deep red West Virginia, the last of the moderates, and a nice guy. And he's fighting for his life. → Read More
Kirsten Gillibrand, the Senator From the State of #MeToo
Kirsten Gillibrand, the outspoken New York senator who's suddenly become the face of #metoo, talks about battling with Donald Trump, Al Franken's resignation, and how to pronounce her name. → Read More
John McCain Hopes You'll Say He Served His Country "Honorably"
In this Q&A from late 2017, John McCain reflects on what he's learned during his time in politics, how D.C. has changed, and how he hopes he'll be remembered. → Read More
Chris Christie's Last Fight
A year after being steamrolled by Donald Trump, Chris Christie is hobbling out of office as the most unpopular governor in the history of New Jersey. → Read More
What If Mike Pence Becomes President?
He says he’s shocked (shocked!) by the rumors, but the Republicans are quietly imagining a post-Trump White House. And it'd look like something like this. → Read More
What If Mike Pence Becomes President?
He says he’s shocked (shocked!) by the rumors, but the Republicans are quietly imagining a post-Trump White House. And it'd look like something like this. → Read More
Inside Corey Lewandowski’s Failed Romp in Trump’s Swamp
Corey Lewandowski went to Washington, hell-bent on making his fortune. His plans blew up—but they point at the sketchy new opportunities available in Trump's D.C. → Read More
Barack Obama Is Preparing for His Third Term
He was supposed to retire triumphantly. Then Trump happened. Now Obama is gearing up for a political battle he never planned to wage—and has no intention of losing. → Read More
Barack Obama Is Preparing for His Third Term
He was supposed to retire triumphantly. Then Trump happened. Now Obama is gearing up for a political battle he never planned to wage—and has no intention of losing. → Read More
Bernie Sanders on Donald Trump's Victory, Identity Politics, and the Failures of the Democratic Party
Bernie Sanders talks openly about Trump's presidency, his own campaign, and the problems keeping his party from connecting with blue-collar Americans. → Read More
Bernie Sanders on Donald Trump's Victory, Identity Politics, and the Failures of the Democratic Party
Bernie Sanders talks openly about Trump's presidency, his own campaign, and the problems keeping his party from connecting with blue-collar Americans. → Read More
Charles Harder, the Lawyer Who Killed Gawker, Isn't Done Yet
As the legal attack dog for Hulk Hogan (and Peter Thiel), Melania Trump, and (reportedly) Roger Ailes, Charles Harder wants everyone to know that he doesn't hate journalists—he just wants to teach them some manners. → Read More
Charles Harder, the Lawyer Who Killed Gawker, Isn't Done Yet
As the legal attack dog for Hulk Hogan (and Peter Thiel), Melania Trump, and (reportedly) Roger Ailes, Charles Harder wants everyone to know that he doesn't hate journalists—he just wants to teach them some manners. → Read More
How the Hell Did Donald Trump Become President?
A brief, valiant attempt at explaining this...this...thing. → Read More
How the Hell Did Donald Trump Become President?
A brief, valiant attempt at explaining this...this...thing. → Read More
On the Eve of the Election, I Took My Son to See Donald Trump
Just before America chooses it 2016 president, writer Jason Zengerle brings his 9-year-old son to see the spectacle of Donald Trump's historic campaign. → Read More
The Latest Outrageous Way the GOP Plans to Stick It to Hillary (and Democracy)
Even sane Republicans are talking themselves into crippling the Supreme Court by refusing to confirm a new justice. → Read More
Donald Trump Being a Clown Is Bad for Hillary
Republicans have already convinced themselves that the Donald's ineptitude may work in their favor. And this is how they'll use it to undermine her presidency. → Read More