Ken Klippenstein

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Ken Klippenstein is a reporter and The Nation's former D.C. correspondent.

A voting precinct with a man wearing a cap seated at a table, waiting for voters.

How the Coronavirus Hobbled Bernie in Florida How the Coronavirus Hobbled Bernie in Florida

Volunteers in Florida say the pandemic was uniquely bad for Sanders’s grassroots campaigning.

Mar 19, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

An Internal Pandemic Document Shows the Coronavirus Gives Trump Extraordinary Powers

An Internal Pandemic Document Shows the Coronavirus Gives Trump Extraordinary Powers An Internal Pandemic Document Shows the Coronavirus Gives Trump Extraordinary Powers

A leaked Customs and Border Protection directive allows the agency to actively surveil and detain individuals suspected of carrying the illness—indefinitely.

Mar 12, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Bloomberg on break during Las Vegas Debate

‘This Was a Grift’: Bloomberg Staffers Explain His Campaign’s Demise ‘This Was a Grift’: Bloomberg Staffers Explain His Campaign’s Demise

When Elizabeth Warren embarrassed Bloomberg on the debate stage, his lackluster campaign was effectively over.

Mar 6, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Michael Bloomberg

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Bloomberg Campaign NDA Protects Abusive Bosses EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Bloomberg Campaign NDA Protects Abusive Bosses

The campaign’s nondisclosure agreement could prevent staffers from reporting workplace abuse and discrimination.

Feb 19, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Donald Trump giving his State of the Union address.

Wine, Lobsters, and the State of the Union at DC’s Trump Hotel Wine, Lobsters, and the State of the Union at DC’s Trump Hotel

Trump’s speech did not command the same attention as what appeared to be the true purpose of the event: schmoozing.

Feb 5, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

A Customs and Border Patrol car near the border fence.

Exclusive: Customs and Border Protection Gains an Extra Layer of Secrecy Exclusive: Customs and Border Protection Gains an Extra Layer of Secrecy

By gaining a “security agency” designation, the border police can further shield themselves from public view.

Feb 4, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

‘The People’s Perfume’ Sprays Cold Water on the Bernie Bro Narrative

‘The People’s Perfume’ Sprays Cold Water on the Bernie Bro Narrative ‘The People’s Perfume’ Sprays Cold Water on the Bernie Bro Narrative

Eau de Bernard, anyone?

Jan 27, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather

The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather

Leaked messages show staffers worrying about their safety on Iowa’s icy roads.

Jan 24, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Glenn Greenwald in Brazil

Why Glenn Greenwald’s Prosecution Is an Outrage Why Glenn Greenwald’s Prosecution Is an Outrage

Advocacy groups say attacks on the press are on the rise—particularly in Bolsonaro’s Brazil.

Jan 22, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

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