The Florida senator’s proposal, which includes hiking taxes on half of America, has even been repudiated by fellow Republicans. But Democrats shouldn’t dismiss the threat it poses.
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The Republican Mess in Pennsylvania
In the contest for an open U.S. Senate seat, the toss-up between “Dr. Oz” and David McCormick stands in stark contrast to the unified Democrats.
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George P. Bush and His Run for Texas Attorney General
Jeb’s son faces an uphill battle in this month’s Republican primary. Is this the end of the Bush dynasty?
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How the End of Roe Can (And Can’t) Save the Democrats
Abortion can galvanize Democrats, but only if they viscerally feel that their lives are being upended.
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Greece Invented, Lost, and Regained Democracy. It Has Lessons for the U.S.
Prime Minister Mitsotakis addresses Congress this week to celebrate shared values.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Memo to Democrats: Bust the Credit Card Cartel
A midterm election plan for Democrats to win the gratitude of millions of exploited merchants.
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Can Putin Be Brought to Justice for Russian War Crimes in Ukraine?
As Ukraine fights for survival, investigators scour the country for evidence of atrocities that are hard but not impossible to prosecute.
Posted inEconomy
The Truth About Inflation
Saudi Arabia and Russia fueled inflation, but Biden’s relief plan probably didn’t, and there are hopeful signs even with high prices likely to continue into 2023.
Posted inProtecting the Vote
A New Weapon in the Voting Wars: Legislative Attacks on Election Officials
The public needs to step in to preserve the right to vote and defend election officials getting hammered by anti-voter laws, interest groups, and the judiciary.
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The Trauma of Ukraine’s Civilians Will Haunt Them, and Us, for Generations
The psychic scars of Putin’s war are already showing. Mental health professionals from Ukraine and around the world are racing to help.
