Republicans have given up.
Jamelle Bouie
Jamelle Bouie is a staff writer at The American Prospect.
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How Obama Might Make the School-to-Prison Pipeline Worse
Included in President Obama’s plan for reducing gun violence is an idea made famous, or infamous, by the National Rifle Association in its press conference following the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. After railing against violence in movies and video games, NRA spokesperson Wayne LaPierre called on Congress “to act immediately to appropriate whatever is necessary […]
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Movin’ on Up
The economy is looking better, but it still needs more juice.
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Who Has Abortions and Why it Matters
Reproductive rights are necessary for economic mobility.
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Millenials Don’t Know Much About Roe v. Wade
It’s honestly kind of depressing.
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President Obama Announces Action on Gun Control with 23 New Executive Orders
A host of measures—and proposed laws—meant to reduce gun violence and increase gun safety.
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How Boehner Can Bypass Tea Party Republicans, and Prevent Default
There exists a majority for action in the House, if Boehner wants to build it.
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How Much Reform Are We Seeing from GOP Governors?
So far, not much has changed about the GOP’s approach to policy.
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Bobby Jindal’s New Tax Plan Would Be a Huge Blow to Louisiana’s Poorest Residents
Jindal wants Louisiana to lead the nation in upwards redistribution.
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Lift the Limit on Gun Safety Research
That the limit even exists is, you know, ridiculous.
