Congress

Democrats Refusing to Fight for $15 Are the Best Allies Republicans Have

Democrats Refusing to Fight for $15 Are the Best Allies Republicans Have Democrats Refusing to Fight for $15 Are the Best Allies Republicans Have

When eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus blocked a wage hike, they endangered Democratic prospects in 2022.

Mar 9, 2021 / John Nichols

Two Cheers for Joe Manchin

Two Cheers for Joe Manchin Two Cheers for Joe Manchin

Democrats should let the West Virginian have his small victories while they pass big bills.

Mar 8, 2021 / Jeet Heer

The Squad

We Must Protect the Squad! We Must Protect the Squad!

As soon as they arrived, the Black and brown leftists of Congress became targets of right-wing terror groups.

Mar 5, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality?

Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality? Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality?

The ultra-rich have gotten even richer since the pandemic began. Elizabeth Warren says her wealth tax can combat rising inequality.

Mar 4, 2021 / Joan Walsh

VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This

VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This

The Byrd rule is not in the Constitution. It’s not what you swore to uphold.

Mar 2, 2021 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise.

Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise. Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise.

The argument that the strikes in Syria are a “defensive” measure mocks the reality of our presence there.

Mar 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

$15 an Hour Is the Compromise

$15 an Hour Is the Compromise $15 an Hour Is the Compromise

Biden and the Democrats need to deliver on the wage hike they promised—by any means necessary. Anything less is a moral and political failure.

Mar 2, 2021 / John Nichols

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

‘Opponents of Medicare for All Are Deathly Afraid’ ‘Opponents of Medicare for All Are Deathly Afraid’

We talked to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about M4A and building a movement in the wake of Biden’s victory.

Mar 1, 2021 / Q&A / Natalie Shure

Representative Debra Haaland (D-N.M.)

Republicans Failed to Sink Deb Haaland’s Nomination—and Looked Like Fools in the Process Republicans Failed to Sink Deb Haaland’s Nomination—and Looked Like Fools in the Process

Biden’s nominee for Interior responded to GOP bluster with grace and is headed for confirmation.

Feb 26, 2021 / Julian Brave NoiseCat

Sen. Mitch McConnell

Republicans Are Trying to Make the January 6 Disgrace Go Away Republicans Are Trying to Make the January 6 Disgrace Go Away

They acquitted Trump. Now they’re trying to spike a 9/11-style commission to learn what happened. Democrats can’t let them.

Feb 25, 2021 / Joan Walsh

x