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Social Infrastructure Bill Has Been Gutted. Progressives May Not Let It Pass.
Democratic leadership wants the Congressional Progressive Caucus to “act like we’re winning,” even as they lose.
Sinema and Manchin Go for the Throat of the Social Infrastructure Bill
It's a damned hard day at the office when working with Manchin is the best available choice.
Manchin Threatens to Leave Democratic Party Over Social Infrastructure Bill
Joe Manchin wants Democrats to peel their own bill down to nothing. Call his bluff.
It’s Joe Manchin vs. the World, and Manchin Is Winning
For the time being and the foreseeable future, Manchin and his corporate sponsors hold the top cards.
75 Percent of Democrats Want Party to Go Big on Social Spending, Climate Action
Democratic leaders recently floated a possible $2.5 trillion compromise reconciliation framework.
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.
From Burnout to Breakthroughs, Weary Organizers Can Come Back Stronger
How can we build our way back from pandemic exhaustion?
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.
Progressive Dems Offer Simple, Brilliant Path Forward for Build Back Better Act
Despite the panicked noises coming from the press, a breakthrough on the Build Back Better Act appears to be at hand.
Trump’s Cryptic Comment From 2017 May Have Foreshadowed His Coup Attempt
Has the idea of autocratic overthrow been in Trump’s head all along?