Congress
Trumpism 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.”
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The 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.
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New 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.
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Midterms 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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Did the Blue Wave lap the California shore?
November 8, 2018How did one of the nation’s bluest states fare in the congressional elections?
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