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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Forget January 6. Republicans Have Another Plan to Subvert Democracy.
By leveraging their Senate power and the Supreme Court, the GOP can rule the nation as a predominantly rural, older, whiter party.
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What Progressives Won in the Fight to Save the US Postal Service
The USPS is on the ropes, but a bipartisan deal is saving it because progressives were savvy bargainers.
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Once a Pandemic Lifeline, Universal Access to Free School Lunch to End
Amid COVID-19, Washington bolstered funds for student meals. Now, despite bipartisan appeals, Mitch McConnell is fighting their renewal.
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How the GOP Engineers Crises to Blame on Biden
Republicans say Biden has failed to end the pandemic and restore normalcy to our politics—but they are the ones spreading the lies and disinformation to undermine the vaccine and keep America divided.
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A Voting Rights Bill That Both Democrats and Republicans Can Support
The GOP reflexively blocks any legislation that makes it easier to vote. But Mitch McConnell’s home state of Kentucky shows a model for compromise.
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McConnell’s Debt Ceiling Stunt Proves He’s More Shameless Than Genius
He can only succeed in his plan to impose a permanent GOP minority rule if he lacks an effective opposition.
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Trump Praises the Capitol Insurrection. Will the GOP Dare to Follow?
Trump is praising the mob and turning insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt into a martyr. This is not going to help Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Bipartisan Gestures on Infrastructure Won’t Save Us from a Climate Apocalypse
Democrats like Manchin should forget about negotiating a weak infrastructure bill with Republicans and focus on something that can save America.
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Mitch McConnell’s Message to Justice Stephen Breyer: Quit Now
The Republican leader is threatening to derail another Democratic Supreme Court nominee. Why the oldest Justice should play hardball, too.
