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How Biden Can Save Democracy From the GOP How Biden Can Save Democracy From the GOP
The president needs bold plans to hold back an increasingly authoritarian Republican Party.
Apr 11, 2022 / Ed Burmila
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No Good Can Come From Downplaying Covid No Good Can Come From Downplaying Covid
Democrats must figure out how to discuss the hard truths about the pandemic, or it could cost them.
Apr 11, 2022 / Column / John Nichols
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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
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Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?
After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.
Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal
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Biden’s Billionaire Tax Is Smart Politics for the Midterms Biden’s Billionaire Tax Is Smart Politics for the Midterms
Taxing the rich is a winning issue, no matter what the Republicans (and Joe Manchin) say.
Mar 31, 2022 / John Nichols
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Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order
As a new Iron Curtain threatens to divide Europe, progressives must face the dangers of a resurgent militarism—and seize the opportunities to advance our priorities.
Mar 31, 2022 / Michael T. Klare for The Nation
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The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency
Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.
Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner
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Is Manchin Duping Democrats Again? Is Manchin Duping Democrats Again?
The omnipotent senator is said to be floating a new inflation-busting package. But he insists there are “no formal talks.” How is that going to work?
Mar 8, 2022 / Joan Walsh
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Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden
From police reform to voting rights, Black voters are still waiting for action from the administration they helped put in power.
Mar 4, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal
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Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation
Displays of presidential toughness aren’t what our nation needs right now.
Mar 3, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich