Capitol Punishments

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Politics and culture brings an abundance of bad policies, bad takes, and bad actors. In Capitol Punishments, I dig into where they come from, who they appeal to, and why they just won't go away. This column's original (and forever) home was Tone Madison.

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About Christina Lieffring

News and politics editor at Tone Madison. Freewheelin' freelancer. Lifelong Midwesterner.

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