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Volunteers fill boxes at a food distribution center.

Cutting $2,000 Payments, and Limiting Who’s Eligible for Them, Is Bad Economics and Loser Politics Cutting $2,000 Payments, and Limiting Who’s Eligible for Them, Is Bad Economics and Loser Politics

Biden’s under pressure from deficit hawks to slash his stimulus plan. Ro Khanna warns that doing so would be a “terrible” idea.

Feb 1, 2021 / John Nichols

Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King

Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King

To defend his sovereign from accountability, the Kentucky senator is peddling the GOP’s latest Big Lie.

Jan 28, 2021 / John Nichols

It’s Still Trump’s Party—GOP Can’t Cry Even if They Want To

It’s Still Trump’s Party—GOP Can’t Cry Even if They Want To It’s Still Trump’s Party—GOP Can’t Cry Even if They Want To

Democrats need to keep reminding voters that the Republicans can’t give up on Trump.

Jan 27, 2021 / Jeet Heer

Expel Josh Hawley

Expel Josh Hawley Expel Josh Hawley

The Missouri senator is just as guilty as Trump. As the Senate gears up for the impeachment trial, some senators are beginning to look at Hawley too.

Jan 27, 2021 / John Nichols

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.

Jan 26, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New ‘Lost Cause’?

Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New ‘Lost Cause’? Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New ‘Lost Cause’?

Just as after the Civil War, desperate attempts to preserve white supremacy are being camouflaged as a valorous fight for a noble end.

Jan 25, 2021 / Kali Holloway

Madison Cawthorn

The Ignominious Deceits of Congressman Cawthorn The Ignominious Deceits of Congressman Cawthorn

Representative Madison Cawthorn has misled the public about training for the Paralympics, just as he misrepresented his education and business history.

Jan 22, 2021 / Sara Luterman

How Georgia Went Blue

How Georgia Went Blue How Georgia Went Blue

Democrats did what they had to do: beat back voter suppression and keep voter turnout high.

Jan 22, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Forget About ‘100 Days.’ These Are the 10 Days That Will Define Biden’s Presidency.

Forget About ‘100 Days.’ These Are the 10 Days That Will Define Biden’s Presidency. Forget About ‘100 Days.’ These Are the 10 Days That Will Define Biden’s Presidency.

Biden should bury obstruction in a blizzard of executive orders.

Jan 21, 2021 / John Nichols

How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected?

How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected? How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected?

With a lot of help from other far-right Republicans—and an establishment that enabled them.

Jan 19, 2021 / Joan Walsh

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