Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says President Donald Trump would be going back on his word to her if he pardoned two men who are serving prison sentences for leading a 2020 plot to kidnap her

When I wrote “ Yes, progressive buzzwords are killing us ,” I expected to get nuked. I pictured myself donning a metaphorical hazmat suit before readers blasted me to kingdom come. And yes, some people took their shots. But surprisingly, the response was productive, with more than 1,000 comments—and counting. Most practical progressives instinctively understand that language matters in politics. …

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