Congress
Trump denied money for border wall; vows government shutdown
December 20, 2018The question now is whether Trump will sign the legislation or hold the entire country hostage for his planned wall along the Mexican border.
Read moreTrumpism loses a battle, but not the war
November 28, 2018Bankrupt of ideas, the GOP has a narrowing base, is descending deeper into crisis, and is becoming a “cult of Trump.”
Read moreThe second draft of history: California produces big for Democrats in midterms
November 26, 2018Journalism has been called “the first rough draft of history.” In this second draft, we see that California turned a lot more blue than it first appeared.
Read moreNew Congress should focus on TPS, not Trump’s “migrant caravan” propaganda
November 14, 2018If we want to stabilize Central America and reduce illegal immigration, Congress should propose a bill granting a pathway for TPS recipients to remain in the country permanently.
Read moreMidterms were a big victory, but future Democratic gains not guaranteed
November 13, 2018Any notion the election result was a “split decision” obscures what really happened on November 6. But Democrats can't just rely on demographics to deliver future wins.
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