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Sen. Ron Johnson speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, September 14, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

With Omicron in US, GOP Hard-Liners Are Still Trying to Thwart Vaccine Mandates

A government shutdown over COVID protections looms — even as a concerning new variant spreads.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
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December 2, 2021
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An F-35 fighter jet flies over a US flag
Op-Ed
War & Peace

As Build Back Better Is Gutted, Defense Act Is Deemed a “Must-Pass” Bill

Packed with $740 billion worth of militarism, the NDAA reads like a Christmas list from the most terrifying child ever.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
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November 30, 2021
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Charles Booker is pictured in a photo from his senate campaign site.
News
Politics & Elections

“We’re Going to Win”: Charles Booker Officially Files Campaign to Oust Rand Paul

Booker will run on a progressive platform, supporting Medicare for All and the Green New Deal.
by
Sharon Zhang,
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November 4, 2021
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Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on October 9, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Is Donald Trump Trying to Destroy the Republican Party?

Trump, with a single statement, has dumped a beach worth of sand into the gears of GOP election hopes.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
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October 14, 2021
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell heads to the Senate floor in the U.S. Capitol on September 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

McConnell Knows Debt Ceiling Must Rise, But He Wants Democrats to Pay for It

The minority leader is using the Democrats’ majority to render them ever-more vulnerable in the coming elections.
by
Sasha Abramsky,
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October 14, 2021
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Idaho Lieutenant Gov. Janice McGeachin speaks during a mask burning event at the Idaho Statehouse on March 6, 2021, in Boise, Idaho.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

To Understand the Debt Ceiling Crisis, Observe the Far Right Clown Show in Idaho

An executive branch scrum in Idaho explains many things about the state of the GOP.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
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October 7, 2021
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell addresses reporters following a weekly Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on October 5, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
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Politics & Elections

McConnell Says He’ll Allow Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling Through December

The United States government was set to default on its debts — something it has never done before — later this month.
by
Chris Walker,
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October 6, 2021
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Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on September 14, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
News
Politics & Elections

Republicans Lie That It’s Democrats’ — Not Trump’s — Debts That Need to Be Paid

The current debt ceiling raise would cover debts incurred by Trump, though Republicans aren’t admitting it.
by
Sharon Zhang,
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October 6, 2021
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President Joe Biden addresses the media after a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus on the infrastructure bill in the U.S. Capitol on October 1, 2021.
News
Economy & Labor

Biden Slams GOP for Obstructing Debt Limit in Wake of “Reckless” Trump Agenda

“Their obstruction and irresponsibility knows absolutely no bounds,” the president said on Monday.
by
Sharon Zhang,
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October 4, 2021
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Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer conducts a news conference after the Senate Democrats Policy luncheon in the U.S. Capitol on September 28, 2021.
News
Economy & Labor

Republicans Show They’d Rather Risk Recession Than Allow Democrats to Pass Bills

Republicans are making it clear that they are willing to risk a recession in order to gut the Build Back Better Act.
by
Sharon Zhang,
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September 29, 2021
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