
Burn It All Down
Ben Fountain’s new book of essays chronicles the ascent of Trumpism with a keen eye for the past, present and future.
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Justin Miller covers politics and state government for the Texas Observer. He previously worked for The American Prospect magazine in Washington, D.C., and has also written for The Intercept, The New Republic, and In These Times. Originally from the Twin Cities, he received a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota.
Ben Fountain’s new book of essays chronicles the ascent of Trumpism with a keen eye for the past, present and future.
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