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Beware the Ides of March: Trump Ascending?

Beware the Ides of March: Trump Ascending?

A Look Back at the Last Three Primary Debates

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | March 15, 2016

A New Low in Political Discourse!

A New Low in Political Discourse!

Plumbing the Depths of Republican Abuses of Language

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | March 7, 2016

Not Even the Donald Has Such Small Hands

Not Even the Donald Has Such Small Hands

Translating the Euphemisms from the Republican Debate

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | March 1, 2016

"Seriously, This Is Insane." And Other Debate Reactions.

Translating the GOP and Democratic Debates into Plain English

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | February 16, 2016

Pander, Lie, Equivocate: The New Hampshire Primary Debates

Pander, Lie, Equivocate: The New Hampshire Primary Debates

Whoever Did It Best Is Today’s Winner!

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | February 9, 2016

Deciphering a Trump-Free Debate

Deciphering a Trump-Free Debate

Translating the Spin from the Last Iowa Free-For-All

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | February 1, 2016

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The Democrats' Secret Debating Society, Part IV

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | January 20, 2016

Cheats, Liars, and Madmen: "New York Values" and Other Lines

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | January 19, 2016

A Master Class in the Passive Voice

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | December 22, 2015

The Fifth Republican Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

The Fifth Republican Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

Carpet Bombs and false narratives, all in the name of democracy

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | December 17, 2015

Teddy Roosevelt Supports Bernie Sanders, and Other Weirdness

Teddy Roosevelt Supports Bernie Sanders, and Other Weirdness

Translating the Spinglish from Saturday's Democratic Debate

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | November 16, 2015

The Philosopher vs. The Welder: Translating the GOP Debate

The Philosopher vs. The Welder: Translating the GOP Debate

Reading Between the Lines at the 323rd Republican Debate

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | November 12, 2015

Weasel Words Unite the Parties

Weasel Words Unite the Parties

A Spinglish-English Translation of Friday’s Debate Forum

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | November 10, 2015

The Third Republican Party Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

The Third Republican Party Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

total propaganda, round three

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | October 30, 2015

The First Democratic Party Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

The First Democratic Party Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

“I didn’t take a position until I took a position” and other gems

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | October 15, 2015

The Second Republican Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

The Second Republican Debate: A Spinglish-English Translation

in which virtually, amnesty, and talking points take on new meaning

By Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf | September 18, 2015