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Monika Bauerlein

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We’re Suing ChatGPT—And Trump Just Got Involved.

The other day I asked ChatGPT about a political moment I’ll never forget: “What was the 47 percent story about?” Its answer: The “47 percent...

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Monika Bauerlein

Together, We Beat Bezos

This is a story about how we—you and us here at Mother Jones—beat Jeff Bezos. Let me explain. Remember the moment, a couple of months back, when...

04.05.2026 20

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Why We’re Suing RFK Jr.

Remember “the most transparent administration in history”? That’s what Donald Trump promised at the beginning of his second term, and it’s...

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Hell No, It’s Not Over

“We already live in a fascist state.” I’ve been hearing that so often these last few months, from friends, pundits, Mother Jones readers. And...

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Good Night and Good Luck

“Lying.” “Disgusting.” “Scum.” “Slime.” “Corrupt.” “Enemy of the people.” Donald Trump has made clear what he thinks of...

07.07.2025 20

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The Bill Moyers That Obituaries Missed

“And they get away with the corruption,” read the email subject line. I knew it was from Bill Moyers, because launching right into the point was...

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