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The New Do-Nothing Congress The New Do-Nothing Congress

Representatives failed to make progress on most matters of consequence for the past year, but they sure had a lot to say.

Jan 25, 2024 / Column / Chris Lehmann

Jonathan Kipp prepares to cast his ballot in the New Hampshire Primary at Londonderry High School on January 23, 2024, in Londonderry

New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes the first primary of 2024, and Adam Shatz talks about his new book, The Rebel's Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Fra...

Jan 24, 2024 / Podcast

Nikki Haley speaking at a podium at an event for voters.

Nikki Haley Is Hanging On In Case Trump Unravels Nikki Haley Is Hanging On In Case Trump Unravels

She didn’t win New Hampshire. But she’s persevering and that’s what matters.

Jan 23, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis waves as he departs the stage.

Shed No Tears for Ron DeSanctimonious Shed No Tears for Ron DeSanctimonious

Donald Trump doesn’t just defeat his rivals. He humiliates and obliterates them.

Jan 22, 2024 / Jeet Heer

A group of migrants of varying ages, with children holding adult’s hands, photographed from behind while walking up a dirt hill.

On Immigration, Biden Made His Own Bed On Immigration, Biden Made His Own Bed

The president is still trying to appease his conservative critics on immigration, putting his reelection at risk.

Jan 22, 2024 / Gaby Del Valle

A close-cropped photo of Ron DeSantis holding a microphone, looking down.

The DeSantis Debacle Is Over The DeSantis Debacle Is Over

The once and never Trump successor’s campaign collapsed about a year ago. His ego got finally the news.

Jan 21, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Steve Brodner

Steve Brodner Steve Brodner

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Jan 19, 2024 / Steve Brodner

Nikki Haley talks to a group of people while campaigning in New Hampshire.

Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy Can’t Escape GOP Racism Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy Can’t Escape GOP Racism

The two presidential candidates are boxed in by the bigotry they deny exists.

Jan 19, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks to the press alongside from left, Representatives Mike Turner, (R-Ala.), Mike Rogers, (R-Ohio), and Mike McCaul, (R-Tex.), following a meeting with President Joe Biden and congressional leaders outside the West Wing of the White House in Washingtion, D.C., Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Border Wars: The Phantom Menace Border Wars: The Phantom Menace

Congress has once again extended the deadline for a budget agreement, all but guaranteeing a sequel to threats of a government shutdown.

Jan 19, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Vivek Ramaswamy Holds His Caucus Night Party In Iowa

Vivek Ramaswamy Crashes and Burns Vivek Ramaswamy Crashes and Burns

On Tuesday, the anti-woke entrepreneur dropped out of the GOP presidential race.

Jan 17, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

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