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Jamil Smith

Jamil Smith is a journalist, radio host, and contributing editor at The New Republic. He was previously a senior editor for the magazine and hosted the podcast Intersection.

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November 7, 2017
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After the NAACP
Ben Jealous is running for governor in Maryland. What does his campaign say about the iconic civil rights organization he used to lead?
February 6, 2016
Jamil Smith
The new Beyoncé video is nearly five minutes of unapologetic blackness.
February 6, 2016
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Why Bernie Sanders Needs to Talk About Voting Rights
As the first primary approaches, the Vermont senator has a chance to own an issue that is essential to his "revolution."
February 5, 2016
Jamil Smith
Bernie stole Hillary’s line on Flint.
February 5, 2016
Jamil Smith
Hillary Clinton needs to make a better case for pragmatism.
February 2, 2016
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Hillary Clinton wins Iowa by a hair.
February 2, 2016
Jamil Smith
In his victory speech, Ted Cruz mistakes Iowa for Cleveland.
February 2, 2016
Jamil Smith
The overwhelming whiteness of Iowa and New Hampshire.
February 1, 2016
Jamil Smith
The Curious Blackness of Iowa Week
Why was Hillary Clinton in a black church in Philadelphia? Why did Bernie Sanders share the stage with Cornel West?
February 1, 2016
Jamil Smith
Donald Trump: “A story like this could damage my chances.”
January 30, 2016
Jamil Smith
“Flint isn’t alone. There are a lot more Flints out there.”
January 30, 2016
Jamil Smith
Iowa’s big snowstorm probably won’t disrupt the caucuses.
January 30, 2016
Jamil Smith
The Sanders campaign knows the “Bernie Bros” are a problem.
January 29, 2016
Jamil Smith
There was a question about body cameras. Only Rand Paul got to answer.
January 29, 2016
Jamil Smith
With Trump absent, who are the candidates here to debate?
January 28, 2016
Jamil Smith
The Challenger astronauts, lost 30 years ago today.
January 26, 2016
Jamil Smith
Cleveland recommends firing six cops involved in a 137-bullet massacre.
January 26, 2016
Jamil Smith
President Obama ends federal solitary confinement for juveniles.
January 25, 2016
Jamil Smith
Bernie Sanders Wants Us to Trust Him
But to earn black and Latino votes, he will have to get more pragmatic.
January 22, 2016
Jamil Smith
Macklemore has a new song about white privilege that you should listen to. Especially if you’re white.

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