They are learning that they shouldn’t hold themselves to standards that Republicans have long abandoned.
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Remembering Paul Sarbanes
How wit, integrity, and expertise made America’s first Greek American Senator a behind-the-scenes Washington power player.
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Thank You and Happy New Year!
The best thing we can say about 2020 is that it’s finally over.
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The Next Trump
His enigmatic hold on tens of millions of Americans will be a lesson to future demagogues.
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Inside the Many Conspiracy Theories About the Great Reset
Far-right provocateurs are spreading myriad falsehoods about the new initiative to meet their needs.
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The New Surprise Billing Law Is an Imperfect Win
The fix will help many consumers. But the details show just how hard bigger reform will be.
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Yes, Biden Won the Electoral College. But It’s Still a Huge Problem.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is the best way to defang the outdated system. Here’s why.
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The World That Made Lincoln
While progressives and conservatives argue over his legacy, a sprawling new biography explains “Abe” via the surprisingly rich culture that forged him.
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On His Way Out the Door, Barr Drops a Bombshell About the Durham Investigation
The attorney general basically exonerated former CIA Director John Brennan.
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The GOP’s Abandonment of Governing Poses a Dilemma for Democrats
They must find a way to defend democratic norms, while making whatever progress is possible.
