Paul Blest
Reporter
I'm a reporter based in the South covering labor, politics, and breaking news. I was previously a news editor at Splinter and a reporter at INDY Week, and I cofounded the newsletter Discourse Blog. I've also written for The Nation, The New Republic, In These Times, and more.
Jim Jordan Says It’s Not His Job to Stop ‘Evil’ Like Cops Killing Tyre Nichols
“I don't know that there's any law that can stop that evil that we saw,” Republican Rep. Jim Jordan said in response to Tyre Nichols’ death.
Body Camera Footage Shows Cops Viciously Beating Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols can be heard crying out, "Stop, I’m not doing anything” and “I’m just trying to go home," as Memphis police officers beat and kick him.
Where the Hell Are Biden’s Weed Pardons?
112 days after the president’s announcement, the pardon application is still “not yet available.”
George Santos Isn’t Making Many Friends in Congress
“Nutty as a fruitcake,” one GOP Senator said of Santos.
Alec Baldwin Has Been Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter for ‘Rust’ Shooting
If convicted on both counts of involuntary manslaughter, Baldwin could face up to three years in prison.
George Santos Reportedly Has Yet Another Alias: Drag Queen Kitara Ravache
Santos, a newly-elected member of a party that has spent the last year demonizing drag performers, is denying claims he was a drag performer.
George Santos Accused of Stealing Thousands from Dying Dog’s GoFundMe
A veteran says Santos stole $3000 from a fundraiser for his sick service dog.
Lauren Boebert and MTG Had a Huge Fight in the Bathroom: ‘Don’t Be Ugly’
It seems that the far-right Republicans do, in fact, hate each other.
Madison Cawthorn Has Officially Become a Florida Man
But he still has at least two court dates in North Carolina.
She Started a Viral GoFundMe to Raise Money for a Homeless Man. It Was a Scam.
After defrauding thousands of donors out of more than $400,000, a woman just received a three-year sentence to state prison in New Jersey.
Kevin McCarthy Is Finally House Speaker. But at What Cost?
He owes his entire speakership to Matt Gaetz and five other far-right Republicans who effectively handed him the gavel on a technicality.