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Immigration Activists Welcome Reform Bill But Warn of Long Fight Ahead
Migrant justice activists are celebrating the bill’s introduction but worry the legislative process will weaken it.
Manchin and Sinema Push Back Against $15 Minimum Wage
So far, Democratic leadership in both chambers is standing with striking workers over moderate Democrats.
Progressives Urge Dems to Call House Minority Leader to Testify at Trump Trial
Some say the failure to call witnesses after news of Trump's remarks to Kevin McCarthy would be a dereliction of duty.
Disqualifying Trump From Office Is the Least He Deserves — But It Won’t Happen
A sullen loyalty fest is taking place in the GOP: 45 Republican senators are wading deeper into the ashes of Trumpism.
Democrats Ramp Up Pressure on Biden to Cancel Student Debt
Democrats introduced a resolution calling on Biden to use executive authority to cancel $50,000 for each student debtor.
Have Democrats Finally Realized That Power Is Only Real If You Use It?
After decades of cowering under the yoke of bipartisanship, Democrats finally showed a willingness to flex their power.
Biden Is Acting to Undo Trump’s Toxic Immigration Legacy. Now Congress Must Act.
It is past time for Congress to step up to the plate and legislate big-picture immigration reform.
One of the Democrats’ Biggest Hawks Is Now Senate Foreign Relations Chair
Sen. Robert Menendez has opposed the Iran nuclear agreement and attacked Republicans from the right on foreign policy.
McConnell Is Obstructing to Save the Filibuster. Progressives Want It Abolished.
The Senate minority leader's stonewalling of a must-pass organizing resolution is already pushing the issue.
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.