Congress

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

Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR

Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR

Inaugural appeals to unity and “better angels” are nice. But this is the moment to rally America to chase money changers and fascists from the temples of power.

Jan 19, 2021 / John Nichols

Katie Porter Is a Politician Progressives Should Fight For

Katie Porter Is a Politician Progressives Should Fight For Katie Porter Is a Politician Progressives Should Fight For

Give her that waiver—and stop the bankers from celebrating.

Jan 18, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Martin Luther King Jr.

A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month

Dr. King taught us that direct cash payments are a smart response to poverty and mass unemployment. In this crisis, we need to heed that call.

Jan 18, 2021 / John Nichols

Is It Curtains for Donald Trump?

Is It Curtains for Donald Trump? Is It Curtains for Donald Trump?

He’s about to metamorphose from world’s most powerful human to financially and legally challenged pariah. His only ally? The mob.

Jan 15, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

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