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December 8, 2022
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How Biden Can Undo His Damage to Labor
He didn’t give rail workers paid leave in legislation. But he can still do it through an executive order.
May 9, 2020
Critical Mass
Michelle Obama Won’t Save Us
“Becoming,” a new documentary, obliquely reveals the ways in which this country did the former First Lady wrong.
January 28, 2015
Obama's College-Savings Tax Plan Made Sense. Why Did Even Democrats Oppose It?
November 20, 2014
Welcome to America!
Obama just protected four million immigrants from deportation
November 20, 2014
Here's How Obama's Vetoes and Executive Orders Compare to Other Presidents
November 17, 2014
Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Risks Violating Democratic Norms
November 7, 2014
Tuesday's Elections Were a Major Warning Sign for Democrats
November 5, 2014
Obama's First Counterattack: Executive Action on Immigration
November 4, 2014
Election Day's Biggest Lie: A GOP Victory Will Be a Mandate
March 17, 2014
Obama Will Review Deportations. Here's What He Can Do To Stop Them.
October 31, 2013
From Boston, a Lesson About Obamacare
October 28, 2013
The College Rankings Ranking
Which bogus list of universities is the best?
October 24, 2013
Liberals Have Won a Lot. Here's One Reason Why.
October 21, 2013
Instead of a Grand Bargain, How About a Little Bargain?
October 13, 2013
Senate Republicans Don't Get It: The Democrats Aren't Bluffing
October 11, 2013
The Republican Fever Is Down. It Hasn't Broken Yet.
October 10, 2013
Boehner Has a Plan. Or Something Like That.

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