Politics

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The long-standing normalization of right-wing violence demands that accountability for their crimes be a national priority.

Jan 22, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

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Why Biden’s ‘Virtual’ Border Could Be Worse Than Trump’s Wall Why Biden’s ‘Virtual’ Border Could Be Worse Than Trump’s Wall

Advanced surveillance tech on the border poses dangers to both migrants and citizens.

Jan 22, 2021 / Felipe de la Hoz

How Georgia Went Blue

How Georgia Went Blue How Georgia Went Blue

Democrats did what they had to do: beat back voter suppression and keep voter turnout high.

Jan 22, 2021 / Joan Walsh

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Trump Has Left the Building, but the Foundations Are Still in Place Trump Has Left the Building, but the Foundations Are Still in Place

Attention has rightly been paid to his malign influence. But the shift to the right started before his presidency, and promises to continue after it.

Jan 21, 2021 / Rafael Khachaturian

Forget About ‘100 Days.’ These Are the 10 Days That Will Define Biden’s Presidency.

Forget About ‘100 Days.’ These Are the 10 Days That Will Define Biden’s Presidency. Forget About ‘100 Days.’ These Are the 10 Days That Will Define Biden’s Presidency.

Biden should bury obstruction in a blizzard of executive orders.

Jan 21, 2021 / John Nichols

FirstLadyology: The Role Has Long Been a Lose-Lose Proposition

FirstLadyology: The Role Has Long Been a Lose-Lose Proposition FirstLadyology: The Role Has Long Been a Lose-Lose Proposition

In breaking the mold for presidential partners, Jill Biden could set her successors free.

Jan 21, 2021 / Alexis Grenell

Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh

Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh

Plus Barbara Ransby on Biden and Black America and Gary Younge on the storming of the Capitol.

Jan 21, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

On the Streets of D.C., How the Biden Presidency Began

On the Streets of D.C., How the Biden Presidency Began On the Streets of D.C., How the Biden Presidency Began

The presidential transition was marked by small crowds, empty streets, and, finally, a collective sigh of relief.

Jan 20, 2021 / Andrew McCormick

Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days

Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days

From reimagining the Postal Service to combating climate change to reforming OIRA, students across the country told us what they think Biden’s top priority should be.

Jan 20, 2021 / StudentNation / StudentNation

What Joe Biden Can Learn From the Worst President In American History

What Joe Biden Can Learn From the Worst President In American History What Joe Biden Can Learn From the Worst President In American History

Donald Trump was an epic disaster who almost won reelection because he focused on the economy.

Jan 20, 2021 / Jeet Heer

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