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Republicans Who Backed Trump Tax Cuts Now Accuse Dems of Slashing Taxes for Rich
New Republican ads attack Democrats on Build Back Better — which will actually raise taxes on wealthiest Americans.
Trump Has Already Laid the Groundwork to Subvert the 2024 Election
Democrats must take seriously the possibility of this nightmare scenario and take action to prevent it from happening.
Workers Deserved Bernie’s Build Back Better, But They’ll Likely Get Manchin’s
The obstacle to the working class achieving real gains is neoliberal ideas that distort the reality of workers' lives.
Georgia GOP Redraws Political Map as Senate Democrats Do Nothing
Republican gerrymandering efforts could shut Democrats out of power for the next decade.
AOC Warns of Political Disaster for Democrats If They Under-Deliver on Promises
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that failure to deliver a robust reconciliation bill could fuel “political nihilism.”
Americans Want Tougher Controls on Drug Prices Than What Democrats Are Offering
A new poll shows the public is unified on lower drug prices, but pharma campaign cash is keeping legislation in check.
Democrats in Statehouses Aim to Secure Abortion Rights as “Roe” Faces Threats
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan introduced legislation this week that would repeal a law that criminalizes abortion.
Democrats’ Failure to Effectively Champion Voting Rights May Cost Them in 2022
This stalemate is one that Democrats can only break by ditching the filibuster.
Democrats’ Flawed Drug Pricing Plan Has Limited But Real Benefits to Consumers
A last-minute agreement among lawmakers restored a provision seeking to control costs of prescription medicines.
Progressives Tell Biden: If You Want to Be Popular, Confront Corporate Greed
“America is in a populist moment,” wrote one progressive. “If Democrats won’t harness that then the right wing will.”