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Biden Selects Former Defense, Finance and Fossil Fuel Lobbyist to Head the DNC
During the Obama administration, Jaime Harrison lobbied for Boeing, Bank of America and coal companies, among others.
Democrats Plan to Open Next Congress With Voting and Ethics Reforms
A sweeping package of voting-rights, government-ethics and anti-corruption measures is at the top of Democrats’ agenda.
We Have to Let White Supremacy Die in Order to Truly Live
In an era of emboldened fascism, we must resist by centering radical love in our politics, says David Kyuman Kim.
Bernie Sanders Is About to Become the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee
Some commentators have poked fun at Republicans for fearing that Sanders would use his position to help ordinary people.
After the Pandemic Subsides, We May See a Third Wave of the Arab Spring
It’s a mistake to view the Arab Spring as a historic event rather than the long-term revolutionary process it really is.
Yes, Trump Can Be Convicted by the Senate After January 20
The Supreme Court would likely not overturn a post-presidency Senate trial.
Biden Needs to Make Closing the Racial Wealth Divide a Priority on Day One
The incoming administration can take bold action by creating a White House Office of Racial Economic Equity.
Biden’s Labor Secretary Pick Personifies Compromise — That’s Not What We Need
Marty Walsh would be the first labor leader in the position since the '70s, but he's also the epitome of a bureaucrat.
Groups at Last Week’s Capitol Protest Are Still Fundraising on Amazon and Paypal
At least eight organizations at Trump's January 6th rally remain on these platforms despite their anti-hate policies.
NRA Files for Bankruptcy Months After Suit Revealed Internal Culture of Fraud
The pro-gun lobby group officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday, with plans to restructure in Texas.