Gov. Kathy Hochul broke congestion pricing and now she owns it.
Democrats
Fighting Corporate Pricing Schemes Is Incredibly Good Politics
Today on TAP: A bill in the House attacking junk fees gets broad bipartisan support.
Remembrance of Ratf**ks Past
As Cornel West is receiving ballot access help from Republicans, 20 years ago Al Sharpton’s campaign for president was largely orchestrated by Roger Stone.
Biden Puts a Cap on the Number of Border Crossings
Today on TAP: Which he hopes will increase the number of voters who will settle for him rather than reinstall Trump.
End of the Line for the New Jersey Machine?
A primary election for Rep. Rob Menendez Jr., son of the indicted senator, will test the power of party bosses in the Garden State.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus Agenda for 2025
Democrats got a lot done in President Biden’s first term. But more is needed.
Donald Trump Was Held Accountable for Once. It’s a Moral Victory.
He’s skated on punishment for a lifetime of criminality, until now.
A Catastrophe in Slow Motion
Today on TAP: There is still time for Biden to save his election and our democracy, but time is fast running out.
My Political Depression Problem—and Ours
Granular study of the ever-more-authoritarian right didn’t demoralize the author as much as reaction from the left.
Mr. Biden, Tear Down This Debt Ceiling!
The debt ceiling reprieve reached last year is quickly running its course. We need to start the work to keep it from derailing Democratic priorities again.

