Democrats and Republicans support cannabis legalization by huge majorities, but Congress and President Biden can’t get it done.
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House Leadership Delays Social Security Expansion While Crafting Tax Breaks for Rich Retirees
Nancy Pelosi’s office is blocking Social Security expansion, while Congress prepares to pass a windfall for rich retirees, insurance companies, and large asset managers like Vanguard and Fidelity.
Posted inPolitics
Could Yuh-Line Niou Run on the WFP Line?
A progressive split in New York’s deep-blue Tenth District could help self-funding moderate Dan Goldman win the primary. But the Working Families Party could run their own general-election challenger.
Posted inTAP
Crypto’s Odd Allies
Today on TAP: Why are progressives backing crypto’s crusade for weak regulation?
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Real Inflation Reduction Acts
The Biden administration’s actions in a variety of markets are doing the heavy lifting on lowering costs.
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New York Times Faces Backlash Over Dan Goldman Endorsement Debacle
There are ties between the families of Goldman and Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger, who took an interest in the endorsement.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Manchin Permitting Deal Teeters Despite Gas Industry Support
‘We sure as hell don’t owe Joe Manchin anything now,’ says one Democrat.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Prescription Drug Price Reforms Won’t Happen for Years
Democrats continue to not learn the lesson that they shouldn’t pass a policy in 2022 that doesn’t kick in until 2026.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Mysterious Super PAC Attacks Biaggi in Homestretch of Primary Against DCCC Chair Maloney
A shadowy super PAC has popped up to attack the progressive Biaggi after DCCC head Rep. Maloney has declined to condemn the wave of outside spending in Democratic primaries.
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Democrats Discover Winning Feels Good
Accomplishment is better than endless dithering—who knew?
