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The Oval Outrage—and The Contrarian Counter

Publisher's Roundup, 7

1 hr ago •

Evening Roundup: February 28

Featuring: Jen Rubin with Ilan Goldenberg; Brian O'Neill; Eric Blanc; Sherrilyn Ifill; Julie Zebrak; Jen Rubin with Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand; Jamie…

23 hrs ago •

7:00

Trump and Vance berate Zelensky

*Special Alert from The Contrarian*

Feb 28 •

Ilan Goldenberg

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For an Oscar moment and to celebrate the arts

Feb 28 •

A confrontation in the Oval Office and a fractured wartime alliance

After Trump and Vance berated Zelensky for perceived slights, America's shifting priorities become stark.

Feb 28

Democracy Movement

The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement

Friday: The economic blackout begins, plus signs from Illinois, Washington and Hawaii.

Feb 28 •

1:52

Fired Federal Workers Push Back Against Musk

Real people are being impacted by DOGE's blanket firings.

Feb 25 •

4:17

Americans are Standing Up!

*INTRODUCING THE CONTRARIAN'S DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT*

Feb 24 •

Coast to coast, the effects of the Trump administration

Farmers, parents and firefighters are caught in the grip of the autocratic moment.

Feb 24 •

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I Have Resigned from The Washington Post, effective today

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CONSTITUTIONAL STANDOFF

Feb 4 • Jennifer Rubin

Harris was Right: We Need to Hear from Her

Jan 22 • Jennifer Rubin

An Inauguration To Be Proud Of...(No, Not Trump’s)

Jan 18 • Norman Eisen

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