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Alex Pareene
Democrats Can Preach “Unity” and Still Kill the Filibuster
Why Joe Biden's position on the issue doesn't really matter
Matt Ford
Mitch McConnell Is Killing the Filibuster
The Senate Minority Leader's too-clever-by-half demands may push Democrats to throw over the Jim Crow-era relic once and for all.
Alex Shephard
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The West Virginia senator was cozy with Trump for political reasons. But he’s less of an obstacle to an ambitious agenda than an organized gang of Senate moderates.
Alex Shephard
Can the White House Press Briefing Be Saved?
Yes, new press secretary Jen Psaki is getting raves. That doesn’t mean televised briefings are worthwhile.
We Regret to Inform You That Republicans Are Talking About Secession Again
Matt Ford
Matt Ford
We Regret to Inform You That Republicans Are Talking About Secession Again
The End of the 40-Year War on Government
Timothy Noah
Timothy Noah
The End of the 40-Year War on Government
