Congress

Joe Manchin committee hearing

The Coverage of Build Back Better’s Failure Is Focused on the Wrong Culprits The Coverage of Build Back Better’s Failure Is Focused on the Wrong Culprits

This isn’t a case of “Democratic disarray.”

Dec 21, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Sanders and the Squad Knew Manchin Couldn’t Be Trusted

Sanders and the Squad Knew Manchin Couldn’t Be Trusted Sanders and the Squad Knew Manchin Couldn’t Be Trusted

They had strategies for taking on the West Virginian, but top Democrats refused to listen.

Dec 20, 2021 / John Nichols

Faith leaders rally at the Capitol in support of Build Back Better

The Lives Hanging in the Balance of Build Back Better The Lives Hanging in the Balance of Build Back Better

As negotiations drag on, the economic security of millions of Americans is at stake. For these four families, the bill would make an enormous difference.

Dec 16, 2021 / Bryce Covert

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren: Congress Must Expand the Supreme Court Elizabeth Warren: Congress Must Expand the Supreme Court

The Massachusetts senator explains why the current court is a threat to democracy—and offers the latest on Build Back Better and voting rights.

Dec 16, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act

Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act

The president issued a great statement in support of striking workers who are threatened with replacement. But corporations won’t respect workers’ rights until the Protecting the R...

Dec 15, 2021 / John Nichols

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon

Meanwhile, we’re told to do more with less.

Dec 15, 2021 / William Astore

Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures

Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures

President Biden claims we’re “throwing everything we can at this virus.” But other countries with less to give have done more.

Dec 14, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Carol Joyner

Jobs for Men but Not for Women? Jobs for Men but Not for Women?

Though sex-based discrimination is no longer legal, it still structures American employment. Passing the Build Back Better bill could finally change that.

Dec 14, 2021 / Elizabeth Gregory

Senators Meet For Weekly Policy Luncheons

The Republicans Have Become the Party of Organized Violence The Republicans Have Become the Party of Organized Violence

Right now, the GOP views threats of violence as offering a political advantage with no real downside. Normalization of this behavior by President Biden or the media will only make ...

Nov 29, 2021 / Column / Jeet Heer

Paperwork Keeps People Poor

Paperwork Keeps People Poor Paperwork Keeps People Poor

It would be a huge mistake for Democrats to embrace harsh work requirements once again.

Nov 29, 2021 / Bryce Covert

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