They’re out for political points, even as a crisis brews.
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Evan Bayh Plots a Senate Comeback
And another Republican seat is up for grabs in November
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A Federal Response to Police Violence
Why the next Congress is so important in stopping police brutality
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A Civil Congress? Yes, It’s Possible – And Here’s How
Restoring civility to Congress is essential for curing gridlock. Here’s one way way to get there.
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Why Republican Kneecapping of Trump Won’t Work
Vulnerable downballot Republicans can’t count on distancing themselves for survival.
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Nonviolent Civil Disobedience: #GoodTrouble
This is what Rep. John Lewis is talking about.
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Speaker Paul Ryan Goes “Post-Truth” on a Health Care Plan
There’s nothing on costs and nothing on what it would mean for current Obamacare beneficiaries.
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House Democrats Launch Sit-In to Force Gun Votes
Civil Rights Era hero Rep. John Lewis of Georgia instigated a new sit-in, this time in the well of the House of Representatives in an attempt to force votes on gun violence control legislation. After Lewis gave that stirring speech, “dozens of Democrats” sat down and refused to budge. Speaker Ryan soon told CSPAN to […]
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How Donald Trump Could Help Democrats Reclaim the Suburbs
Suburban voters turning away from Trump are giving Democrats their shot at reclaiming the House.
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What Happens When One Party Doesn’t Care About Governing?
Republicans have increasingly become post-policy.
