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How Georgia Made Senate History

How Georgia Made Senate History How Georgia Made Senate History

Democrats did everything right. Republicans embarrassed themselves.

Jan 6, 2021 / Joan Walsh

How Josh Hawley Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Donald Trump

How Josh Hawley Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Donald Trump How Josh Hawley Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Donald Trump

Until recently, the senator leading the charge to discredit Biden’s victory was a creature of the ultraconservative establishment. Then he discovered Trump’s faux populism.

Jan 6, 2021 / Elie Mystal

The Georgia Senate Runoff Races Are Too Wild to Call

The Georgia Senate Runoff Races Are Too Wild to Call The Georgia Senate Runoff Races Are Too Wild to Call

The Warnock and Ossoff campaigns have met most of their targets to date, but the most important contest in this runoff is to beat back GOP voter suppression.

Jan 4, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump on the phone

A Clown Coup That Deserves Serious Punishment A Clown Coup That Deserves Serious Punishment

Though pathetic and doomed to failure, Trump’s attempt to overturn the election still merits impeachment, censure—and criminal investigation.

Jan 4, 2021 / Jeet Heer

A Blueprint for Social Movements During the Biden Presidency

A Blueprint for Social Movements During the Biden Presidency A Blueprint for Social Movements During the Biden Presidency

Insurgent tactics and demands may irritate party leaders, but that friction still serves to move politics toward greater freedom and justice.

Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Waleed Shahid

Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver

Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver

Too many people no longer believe that government is helping lift all boats. The solution is clear: a progressive agenda that makes a transformative difference in people’s lives.

Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

postal worker

Expand the Postal Service in 2021 Expand the Postal Service in 2021

Postal workers got us through 2020 by delivering lifesaving medicine and democracy-saving ballots. It’s vital that Biden build up the USPS.

Jan 1, 2021 / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell

The Stimulus Battle Highlights McConnell’s Pernicious Politics The Stimulus Battle Highlights McConnell’s Pernicious Politics

The Senate majority leader remains the master of obstruction as he blocks the popular $2,000 check.

Dec 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Increasing Pentagon Spending When People Are Going Hungry Is Madness

Increasing Pentagon Spending When People Are Going Hungry Is Madness Increasing Pentagon Spending When People Are Going Hungry Is Madness

Even as Bernie Sanders holds up a Pentagon spending bill to force a Senate vote on $2,000 payments, most House Democrats approve another DOD blank check.

Dec 30, 2020 / John Nichols

Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief

Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief

Not nearly enough ire has been directed at the Senate majority leader for trying to ensure that any relief package contains a corporate liability shield.

Dec 30, 2020 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

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