David Plotz
Slate
Mountain View, CA, United States
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Past articles by David:
What does Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have to do with an attack on Washington, D.C?
The star basketball player became enthralled with the Hanafi Movement, a group that later committed a terrorist attack on Washington, D.C. → Read More
Why Tracy Flick—and Hillary Clinton—Can’t Win
In Tracy Flick Can’t Win, Tom Perrotta resurrects his most ambitious character. → Read More
Why We Need to Look at Horrible Things
In author Mat Johnson’s new book, Invisible Things polarized politics and mass denial make their way to outer space. → Read More
Kansas Voters Came Out in Force For Abortion Rights
Recriminalizing abortion is not popular with voters. → Read More
What Can the World Do to Stop Russia?
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Curing a Heartbreak With Science
Waiting years before starting a new relationship just isn’t practical. → Read More
What We Keep Missing in the Debate About Returning to “Normal”
Some practical considerations. → Read More
The Capitol Riots Were Trump’s Fantasy Becoming Reality
The Republican Party has apparently stopped caring about the truth. → Read More
What Do the Georgia Senate Victories Mean for Joe Biden’s Legislative Agenda?
Progressive moves like D.C. statehood aren’t going to be easy. → Read More
Three Things America Must Do Immediately to Prevent More Cybersecurity Attacks
We have to make defending against hacks a priority. → Read More
Now Streaming: Political Gabfest 15th Anniversary Live Show
Join hosts Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz as they discuss 15 years of Slate’s politics podcast. → Read More
Restrictions May Not Apply
Churches and bike shops are not the same, COVID-wise. → Read More
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Obama’s Greatest Weakness
And why Trump’s impact on America will last much longer. → Read More
Does Trump Really Think His Election Legal Challenges Have a Prayer of Working?
Think of it as a therapeutic exit ramp. → Read More
Why Were the Polls So Wrong?
“We need to have more ways of understanding the electorate, because this one is insufficient.” → Read More
What Might Happen if a President Joe Biden Faces a Republican Senate
Biden’s strategy could depend on which voters get him to the White House. → Read More
What Might Happen If a President Biden Faces a Republican Senate
Biden’s strategy could depend on which voters get him to the White House. → Read More
Will Donald Trump’s COVID Diagnosis Change His Election Prospects?
The Supreme Court vacancy is no longer Topic 1. → Read More
The Most Shocking Moments of the First Presidential Debate
In Tuesday’s debate, Donald Trump was more animated about a groundless conspiracy theory involving Hunter Biden than he was about any other issue. → Read More
The Catastrophes Keep Coming
The Political Gabfest live for the Texas Tribune Festival. → Read More