When presented with evidence that Russians were hacking our voting systems, Republican leaders refused to act.
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Reviving John Boehner’s ‘Hell No!’ Speech
The former speaker perfectly described the process Republicans are using to try to pass the AHCA.
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Why the Republicans Can’t Legislate
They simply won’t negotiate even when this assures failure.
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The Main Event: Ossoff vs. Handel Has the Importance of a Presidential Election
It would have been a key race even if Rob Quist had defeated Greg Gianforte in Montana last week. Now, it’s a crucial one. The June 20 special election to determine the next representative from Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District is, at this point, every bit as important in terms of its ramifications as the 2016 […]
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McConnell to Trump: Don’t Push Decision On Paris Agreement Off on Me
The Senate Majority Leader has enough headaches without having to take a vote on climate change.
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Mitch McConnell and Vladimir Putin Want the Same Thing
Putin has allied himself with the American right because he knows their policies are damaging America.
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The Reservoir of Credibility for the Trump Administration Is Empty
Trump’s lies are creating a breeding ground for the rise of authoritarianism.
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The Threat Posed By the Breaking of Norms in Our Politics
Trump’s shocking actions were preceded by the GOP’s embrace of unprecedented tribal partisanship.
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Cool Down, Everybody: GOP Climate Heroes Are Still Hard to Find
Sorry, but there’s no reason to pick up the pom-poms for Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Susan Collins (R-ME), whose votes were admittedly crucial to stopping the latest right-wing scheme to destroy President Obama’s climate-protection efforts. Let’s not label them climate hawks just yet, OK? McCain lost his credibility on this issue […]
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The Current Challenge to the American System
What we need are a few Republicans who are willing to show some courage.
