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Cutting $2,000 Payments, and Limiting Who’s Eligible for Them, Is Bad Economics and Loser Politics Cutting $2,000 Payments, and Limiting Who’s Eligible for Them, Is Bad Economics and Loser Politics

Biden’s under pressure from deficit hawks to slash his stimulus plan. Ro Khanna warns that doing so would be a “terrible” idea.

Feb 1, 2021 / John Nichols

Biden’s First Climate Actions Are Missing Coal’s Long Tail

Biden’s First Climate Actions Are Missing Coal’s Long Tail Biden’s First Climate Actions Are Missing Coal’s Long Tail

Despite setting an extensive initial climate agenda, by not addressing existing leases, the Biden administration risks leaving billions of tons of publicly owned coal for the takin...

Feb 1, 2021 / Josh Lappen

Biden’s Executive Orders Are Essential to Restoring Democracy

Biden’s Executive Orders Are Essential to Restoring Democracy Biden’s Executive Orders Are Essential to Restoring Democracy

In the face of GOP attacks on his legitimacy, it’s crucial for Joe Biden to demonstrate who is actually president.

Jan 29, 2021 / Jeet Heer

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Trump Judges Are Already Thwarting Biden’s Agenda Trump Judges Are Already Thwarting Biden’s Agenda

A Trump appointee in Texas has put a hold on Biden’s deportation “pause”—an example that other GOP judges are sure to follow.

Jan 28, 2021 / Elie Mystal

The Trump Administration Gutted the EEOC

The Trump Administration Gutted the EEOC The Trump Administration Gutted the EEOC

An inside account of how Janet Dhillon has hollowed out America’s only workplace civil rights watchdog.

Jan 28, 2021 / Feature / Bryce Covert

Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency

Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency

The United States and China must be encouraged to find common interests—slowing climate change and preventing future pandemics—rather than reasons for aggression.

Jan 26, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.

Jan 26, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Letters From the February 8/15, 2021, Issue Letters From the February 8/15, 2021, Issue

No hope or change… An open question… It’s time… Fly high, comrade… Higher math…

Jan 26, 2021 / Our Readers

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The Justice System Is Going Too Easy on the White Insurrectionists The Justice System Is Going Too Easy on the White Insurrectionists

The Biden administration will be judged by how seriously it prosecutes the white supremacists who tried to overturn the election.

Jan 25, 2021 / Elie Mystal

What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden

What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden

Expect the new president to eschew starting new wars while avoiding to end existing ones.

Jan 23, 2021 / Danny Sjursen

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