Nicole Lafond

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Nicole Lafond is TPM’s deputy editor, based in New York. She has also worked as the special projects editor and as a senior newswriter for TPM. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and previously covered education in central Illinois.

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As TX Spike Grows Dire, Gohmert Says He Won’t Wear A Mask Unless He Gets COVID

By Nicole Lafond | June 27, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Barr Joins Trump Effort To Will Antifa Into Existence With New ‘Anti-Gov Extremists’ Task Force

By Nicole Lafond | June 27, 2020 11:59 a.m.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool)

Where Things Stand: TFW You Were Wrong

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By Nicole Lafond | June 25, 2020 1:43 p.m.

Gov. Abbott is doing some self-reflection.

Where Things Stand: The Most-Picked-Up TPM Story This Year

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By Nicole Lafond | June 24, 2020 2:36 p.m.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) angry-tweeted it this morning. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is pushing back against the feds over it. Four members of Congress and local officials reached out to the Trump administration expressing “urgent concern” after we broke the news.

Where Things Stand: Fauci Doesn’t Kid Either

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By Nicole Lafond | June 23, 2020 12:25 p.m.

“I don’t kid.”

Where Things Stand: Faulty Testing Logic

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By Nicole Lafond | June 22, 2020 1:46 p.m.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Where Things Stand: Stark Difference In Trump, GOP Marking Of Juneteenth

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By Nicole Lafond | June 19, 2020 1:12 p.m.

It’s Juneteenth and President Trump is, predictably, handling the day that marks the liberation of slaves in the United States poorly.

Where Things Stand: Musing About SCOTUS Loyalty

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By Nicole Lafond | June 18, 2020 12:25 p.m.

The expectation of loyalty has never been more transparent than now.

Where Things Stand: Show-And-Tell Police Reform

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By Nicole Lafond | June 16, 2020 11:55 a.m.

Momentarily, President Trump will head out to the White House Rose Garden, parading out a group of families whose loved ones were victims of police violence, and announce a set of executive order reforms that will do little but appease the police.

Where Things Stand: The First Good News Of 2020

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By Nicole Lafond | June 15, 2020 11:58 a.m.

2020 has been a rough one for everyone.