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October 27, 2021
Daniel Strauss
Another Day, Another Delay: Democrats Come Up Empty Again
The Democrats are *this close* to a deal—except for all the major portions of the budget bill they still disagree on.
October 4, 2021
Michael Tomasky
The Reconciliation Bill Is About Saving Democracy
Democrats have to prove that the government can deliver for people. If they don’t, authoritarianism wins.
September 29, 2021
Daniel Strauss
Can Pramila Jayapal Stare Down Manchin and Sinema?
Her leverage is the votes she controls in the Progressive Caucus. Their leverage is that they can kill a deal single-handedly. The stakes could not be higher.
November 20, 2019
Sam Adler-Bell
Why the Hell Did Democrats Just Extend the Patriot Act?
House leadership included the measure in a government funding bill—and even members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus went along with it.
September 9, 2019
Magazine
Emily Tamkin
Pramila Jayapal’s Vision of Power
Can the progressive congresswoman transform the left's unruly energy into legislative victories?
March 27, 2019
Magazine
Rachel M. Cohen
The New Politics of the Retirement Crisis
As 18 million Baby Boomers brace for the financial insecurity of old age, Democrats are pushing to expand Social Security and other elderly benefits.
December 26, 2018
David Dayen
The Left Is Taking Aim at Pelosi’s Deficit Obsession
The Democratic leader wants to resurrect a House rule that will hinder progressive legislation.
November 29, 2017
Jeet Heer
Resign Right Now
As Donald Trump embraces Roy Moore, Democrats should take a zero tolerance stance against sexual harassment.
February 10, 2017
Graham Vyse
Trump Has a Plan for the Next 9/11. Democrats Need One.
Trump is already blaming the courts and media for a future terrorist attack. Does the opposition have a response ready? One congresswoman does.
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