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‘Democracy’s foes have not had the last word.’ The fight to save democracy won’t stop

What comes next? Republicans teamed up with two faithless Democrats, Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, to deliver a body blow to President Joe Biden, democracy, and their own institution Wednesday. …

Thu Jan 20, 2022

Manchin, Sinema just made it that much easier for Trump to seize control

During recent weeks, while President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have been building the case for the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Rights bills, there’s also been …

Fri Jan 14, 2022

Biden inches toward filibuster reform, has to figure out how to drag Manchin, Sinema with him

Last week, President Joe Biden indicated that he’s finally ready to back filibuster reform—almost. First, he said in a CNN town hall, he’s got to get the big economic and social infrastructure bill …

Mon Oct 25, 2021

McConnell's power to blow up the economy was given to him by Manchin and Sinema

The Senate will be voting Wednesday to resolve the debt ceiling crisis. Except they won’t actually be voting on the debt ceiling. They’ll be voting on whether Republicans will allow a …

Tue Oct 5, 2021

Republicans call nation's slide toward fascism just another day at the office

Over the past year, militia groups stormed state capitols wielding guns and making political demands. Following Donald Trump’s election loss, his supporters routinely resorted to making death …

Mon Jun 14, 2021

McConnell dark money group thanks Sinema for her filibuster help, which is a big problem

The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, began work Tuesday on S. 1, the groundbreaking voting rights bill known as the “For the People Act.” It’s the companion …

Tue May 11, 2021