Jerusalem Demsas

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Democrats worry that sexism will prevent Kamala Harris from beating Donald Trump. But research shows that Americans vote for women at the same rates they vote for men.

Are women really less electable than men?

Democrats worry that sexism will prevent Kamala Harris from beating Donald Trump. But research shows that Americans vote for women at the same rates they vote for men.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Liberal cities in blue states are the epicenters of the country's growing homelessness crisis because not enough affordable housing is being built, says one Atlantic staff writer.

Lack of affordable housing in ‘superstar cities’ like LA exacerbate homelessness

Liberal cities in blue states are the epicenters of the country's growing homelessness crisis because not enough affordable housing is being built, says one Atlantic staff writer.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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