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Taylor Swift Finally Got Political. Why Now?

SILENCE BREAKER

The pop megastar’s endorsement of two Democrats running for Congress is shocking—especially for those who’d interpreted her silence as an endorsement of the alt-right.

Amy Zimmerman
Amy Zimmerman 

Entertainment Reporter

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Amy Zimmerman

Amy Zimmerman

Entertainment Reporter

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