Democrat James Walkinshaw triumphs in a ginormous victory.
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The Coming Crisis in Health Care and the Crisis We Already Have
Why we can’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again
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Are Senate Democrats Growing a Spine?
Today on TAP: We could see much tougher terms for a budget deal, including letting Trump’s Republicans take the fall for a government shutdown.
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Vaccine Confusion Reigns Under MAHA Regime
The best solution is something every other major economy has already figured out: universal health care.
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Democrats Bet Briefly Preventing a Health Insurance Apocalypse Is Good Politics
Their ask in exchange for avoiding a government shutdown is an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. What happens when Republicans say no?
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Hey! Hey! RFK! How Many Kids Did You Kill Today?
Today on TAP: Retargeting an old anti-war chant to meet current threats
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New Texas Map Starts Game of Political Musical Chairs
GOP’s Trumped-up redrawing took a wrecking ball to congressional districts. Now comes the mad dash for seats.
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There’s No More Business as Usual in Washington
The country is rapidly devolving into rule by an unpopular despot. The Democrats who blind themselves to this are causing great harm.
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The CDC Crisis and Republican Complicity
Today on TAP: Will the destruction of the Centers for Disease Control finally push the Republican Congress to constrain Trump’s science deniers?
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Donald Trump Won’t Be Saved by Maps
Gerrymandering in red states is predicated on Republicans holding Trump’s support in 2024, particularly from Latinos. That could be a bad bet.