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Eric Boehlert Got Everything Right About Our Petty, Self-Congratulating Media   Eric Boehlert Got Everything Right About Our Petty, Self-Congratulating Media  

From his early coverage of political reporters’ savaging Al Gore to his incisive critique of their Joe Biden coverage right before he died, he got it. And he will be missed.

Apr 7, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality?

Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality? Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality?

As the Supreme Court prepares to strike a blow against Roe v. Wade, it’s beginning to look like Republicans will make Obergefell v. Hodges their next target.

Apr 7, 2022 / Elie Mystal

193 Heartless Bastards in the House of Representatives

193 Heartless Bastards in the House of Representatives 193 Heartless Bastards in the House of Representatives

Most House Republicans voted against capping insulin costs. Why? They defended the right of greedy capitalists to be greedy capitalists.

Apr 7, 2022 / John Nichols

SCOTUS nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

The Ketanji Brown Jackson Strategy The Ketanji Brown Jackson Strategy

By championing racial equality in the form of putting a Black woman on the Supreme Court, Democrats have energized their base and garnered the support of the American people.

Apr 7, 2022 / Steve Phillips

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson Ketanji Brown Jackson

Wisdom. Courage. Grace.

Apr 6, 2022 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn

Ketanji Brown Jackson

The Smearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Haunt Democrats The Smearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Haunt Democrats

Republicans used her confirmation hearing to mainstream the notion that Democrats protect pedophiles—a sexual panic strategy aimed at the November midterms and beyond.

Apr 6, 2022 / Joan Walsh

capitol hill

Congress Is Dragging Its Feet on Recognizing a Staffers’ Union Congress Is Dragging Its Feet on Recognizing a Staffers’ Union

Congressional workers often struggle to get by, and they lack legal protections to organize and collectively bargain.

Apr 6, 2022 / Aída Chávez

As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin

As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin

It’s ever more critical that Democrats enact policies that visibly support working people.

Apr 5, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map

Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map

This year’s congressional map might be as close to “balanced” as it’s been in decades, but far too many are still denied representation and the right to vote.

Apr 5, 2022 / Brandon Hasbrouck

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

As regulatory legislation comes up for debate, industry giants have been showering lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.

Apr 5, 2022 / Aída Chávez

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