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India and Brazil’s COVID Crises Show We Must End the Fiction of Borders
The fictions of borders and “rugged individualism” must be dismissed out of hand to confront this moment.
Sanders Accuses McConnell of Hypocrisy and Corruption in Scathing KY Speech
Sanders said McConnell and the GOP are motivated more by corporate money than providing help to the American people.
Manchin Comes Out Against Yet Another Proposal From the Democrats: DC Statehood
Joe Manchin is the first Democratic senator to openly oppose efforts to make Washington, D.C., the nation's 51st state.
Observers Look to Upcoming Texas Election as Marker of Trump’s Influence on GOP
A special election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District on Saturday could test Trump's influence on elections.
Arizona Is on the Verge of Adopting Voter Suppression Laws
The legislation, fueled by lies about nonexistent voter fraud, will make it harder for people to vote.
No, Joe Manchin, Eliminating the Filibuster Won’t Lead to “Serious Problems”
Giving the minority party veto power over widely supported legislation is undemocratic.
Could DeJoy Lose His Job? 3 Biden USPS Board Nominees to Get Full Senate Vote
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted Wednesday to advance the nominees for a full vote.
GOP Rebuttal to Biden’s Speech Flopped Because Progressive Policies Are Popular
Sen. Tim Scott’s speech reflected the smallness of the political imagination of the party he represents.
Biden’s Speech Pointed to a Possible End to Reagan’s Rancid Legacy
Last night, the president wished for the moon and stars. Now we see how much of it he can get.
GOP Demands “Unity” But Ignores That a Majority of Voters Back Biden’s Proposals
Polling before and after Biden's speech to Congress on Wednesday show widespread support for a variety of his ideas.