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Editors' Picks
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The Fundamentals of Immigration Reform
Mar 12, 2013To begin fixing America’s broken system, we must be guided by both our highest values and our economic needs.
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When Liberals Were Organized
Jan 22, 2015Progressives seeking a model for an effective Congress could learn from the nearly forgotten history of the Democratic Study Group.
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Blind to the Future
Feb 01, 2015Chris Christie and the Republican default on public investment.
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What to Do When 'I Do' Is Done
Feb 05, 2015LGBT activists and funders are debating the movement’s post-marriage priorities.
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A Needless Default
Feb 08, 2015The administration’s foreclosure relief program was designed to help bankers, not homeowners. That disgrace will haunt Democrats.
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The Sensible, Risky Option
Apr 15, 2015The Iran deal is a gamble, but the best one available.
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No Cost for Extremism
Apr 20, 2015Why the GOP hasn't (yet) paid for its march to the right.
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Republicans Mad that President They Despise, Obstruct, and Lie About Doesn't Call More Often
Jun 05, 2013There's just no pleasing some people.
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Let's Talk about Tax Reform
Jun 05, 2013Yes, the IRS scandal has nothing to do with the kind of reforms Republicans say they want. But why not start the process?
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Why Republicans Can't Destroy Obama
Jun 04, 2013All they have is their anger, when what they need is a competent effort to undo the presidency.
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Regular Order, Meet Schadenfreude
May 30, 2013Republicans in the Senate have taken a few hasty steps back from calls for normal procedure now that Democrats have assembled a budget.
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Michele, Our Belle
May 30, 2013Saying farewell to the representative culture critics and comedians loved and progressives watched in horror
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Republicans Looking Sheepish On Obama Court Nominees
May 28, 2013They're hoping they can obstruct quietly, without drawing too much attention.
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Republican Overreach, Coming Soon
May 24, 2013Republican members of Congress will come back from their recess even more convinced that their constituents want them to keep up the scandal-mongering.
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Mr. Smith Is Vaporized in the Fire of a Thousand Suns
May 21, 2013Whatever happens this summer, we should realize that the next time Republicans control the White House and the Senate, the filibuster will be gone.
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Patty Murray in 19 Takes
May 21, 2013How the senator from Washington quietly became one of Capitol Hill's most influential players
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Do Drones Work?
May 15, 2013Congress hasn't debated whether the civilian and psychological costs that come with targeted killings are worthwhile in the long run. It should.
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Ted Talk
May 15, 2013The Tea Party doesn't expect its politicians to get things done; it sends them to Washington to previent things from being done.
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Scandal Makers
May 14, 2013Republicans are boarding the impeachment train, and there may be no way to stop it.
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Is Impeachment Only a Matter of Time?
May 13, 2013Between Benghazi and the IRS controversy, conservatives are building their dubious case for impeachment.
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Hillary Clinton Gets Brief Preview of 2016 (If She Runs)
May 09, 2013Republicans are already preparing for the inevitable demand for anti-Clinton scandals.
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Benghazi Fizzles
May 09, 2013Even among conservatives, there are glimmers of doubt about whether this will really be Obama's downfall.
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