Everyone but Congress seems to get that unemployment is the economy’s main problem.
Jamelle Bouie
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The Rising Tide of Anti-Black Racism
Racial resentment is increasing, and it plays a major role in how Obama—and the Democratic Party—is perceived.
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The NRA Is Ruining Its Reputation
Extremist rhetoric doesn’t help.
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Debt Reduction Is Hurting the Economy
Washington’s obsession with cutting the deficit has resulted in slow growth.
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The Virginia GOP Just Made Voting More Difficult for Poor People
You can use a gun license to vote, but not a Social Security card.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Paul Ryan Is Not a Fan of Electoral Vote Rigging
The Wisconsin representative doesn’t see the need for such a scheme.
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The Nullification Crisis, Part Deux
Senate Republicans have gone far beyond offering “advice and consent.”
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Establishment Republicans Can’t Blame the Tea Party for Everything
Especially since there’s not much to distinguish the “establishment” from the right-wing.
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“Acting White” Isn’t a Thing
Kids are made fun of for being nerds, not for being smart.
