Joe Manchin has slammed the door on voting rights reform. Or has he?
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Minority Rule
Given the Republican ferocity in trying to destroy basic rights, the road back to democracy is not civic but political.
Posted inTAP
Bipartisan Illusions Dashed Again
Today on TAP: Senate Republicans block a commission to investigate the Capitol Riot
Posted inPolitics
The Return of the Debt Limit Gambit
Nothing makes clearer the need to end the filibuster than another round of hostage-taking of the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
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What’s the Matter With Manchin?
Today on TAP: Joe Manchin misunderstands the filibuster
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First 100: Every Congressional Democrat Gets Their Own Infrastructure Bill
The difficulties of pleasing everyone in a big tent caucus at once.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Corporate America’s Empty Threats
Uber, Amazon, and others continually vow to leave any place where public-interest regulation might limit their profits. Don’t buy it.
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First 100: Filibuster Reform’s Greatest Champion Sees a Moment for Resolution
We talk to Jeff Merkley about the filibuster. Plus, what’s happening with oil and gas permitting on public lands.
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The Manchin Conundrum
He sure ought to favor a large infrastructure program for West Virginia.
