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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.
Upon His Inauguration, Biden Should Commute All Federal Death Sentences
In the immediate term, Biden can place a moratorium on federal executions for at least the next decade.
Kamala Harris Picks Member of World’s Largest Asset Firm as Top Economic Adviser
Michael Pyle is the latest member of BlackRock's “shadow government” to be hired by the Biden-Harris administration.
With Democrats Poised to Seize Senate, Progressives Urge Party to Go Big
Democrats may soon have a mandate to pursue a transformative policy agenda tackling the nation's immediate crises.
As Biden Signals “Agriculture as Usual,” Will US Farmers Follow India’s Lead?
The incoming administration doesn’t inspire hope in many U.S. farmers. Will they mobilize like India’s farmers?
Biden Cabinet Picks Pocketed Millions From Corporate Consulting and Speeches
Antony Blinken and Janet Yellen collectively pulled in over $8 million in the past two years.
Biden’s Education Secretary Pick Must Overturn DeVos’s Attack on Public Schools
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Miguel Cardona, tapping a third Latinx person to join his cabinet.
Congressional Progressives Aim for Much More Than Most Recent COVID Deal
Congress and the Biden administration will need to use every tool in the toolbox to combat the challenges of our time.
The Insufficient COVID Stimulus Must Not Be Followed by Austerity
Critics say the $900 billion relief package does not go far enough in providing direct aid to those in most need.
Nina Turner Pledges “No Honeymoon” for Biden as She Launches Bid for Congress
If elected, she will join the growing progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Congress.