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Why they hate him: Dr. Fauci triggers the right because he reveals their deepest insecurities
Amanda Marcotte
The GOP's obsession with Dr. Fauci reveals the deep insecurities driving the movement
Biden doesn’t need Manchin: 5 executive actions he can take right now to build back better
Amanda Marcotte
Congress is broken. But the White House can still do plenty to fix national problems and restore Biden's popularity
America in 2021: From the end of empire to the prospect of a new civil war
Anis Shivani
Democrats had a supposed majority — and revealed their fatal weakness. History, and the pandemic, kept on going
Documents show U.S. killed thousands of civilians in recent air wars, hid true toll: NYT
Common Dreams staff
At one point, President Barack Obama called it “the most precise air campaign in history”
Kamala Harris: Most powerful vice president since Richard Nixon. Yes, really
Matthew Rozsa
Harris has already cast a record number of tie-breaking votes — can she turn the pointless job to her advantage?
Tim Kaine becomes first Democratic senator to ditch National Prayer Breakfast
Jonathan Larsen
Former veep nominee, a co-chair of the right-wing breakfast for years, says he has "no intention" of going back
Fox News passes Trump’s loyalty test: It’s about more than lying — it’s about teaching how to lie
Amanda Marcotte
Fox News' response to their Jan. 6 text scandal proves that shamelessness is the right's superpower
The execution of Julian Assange: He exposed the crimes of empire — and that can’t be tolerated
Chris Hedges
The WikiLeaks founder's unforgivable sin was to expose the U.S. empire's war crimes. For that, he faces death
It’s time for Democrats to reclaim FDR’s brand as the “Freedom Party”
Thom Hartmann
Roosevelt told his party it could never compromise with "economic royalists." Democrats should heed his words now
Ahmaud Arbery and America: This fragile moment of justice doesn’t mean “the system works”
Chauncey DeVega
Yes, a largely white jury convicted Arbery's killers, and that's historic. It should also be a source of shame
Sit-down strikes revolutionized the labor movement — could it happen again?
Matthew Rozsa
At the height of American labor, seizing control of the means of production was a strategy — not just a slogan
Kyrsten Sinema takes a victory lap on infrastructure — but Arizonans say not so fast
Warren H. Stewart Sr., Kai Newkirk
Our senator celebrates a "bipartisan" victory. But what she gave up to get that done definitely wasn't worth it
Former “Anonymous” Trump aide Miles Taylor: Let’s unite to make politics boring again
Chauncey DeVega
Trump aide who spoke out says many Republicans want to ditch fascism — but the damage may take decades to heal
20 memorable moments from talk show history
Ellen Gutoskey
From car-giving to couch-jumping, talk shows have provided an unusual venue for shenanigans & unexpected incidents
Chick-fil-A, the National Prayer Breakfast and right-wing Christianity: Delicious combo!
Jonathan Larsen
Right-wing chicken empire denies connection to annual breakfast — but one executive has played key role for years
Republicans don’t care about death threats against colleagues — they are too busy seeking revenge
Heather Digby Parton
Republicans will find a reason to impeach Joe Biden — but can't be bothered by Paul Gosar's threats
From Kyle Rittenhouse to Steve Bannon, Republicans now openly embrace violent fascism
Amanda Marcotte
Donald Trump says it was "common sense" to chant "hang Mike Pence." This is just who Republicans are now
The right “isn’t fully sold” on Kevin McCarthy’s leadership, even if Republicans win the House
Alex Henderson
"The toughest trial Kevin McCarthy faces on his way to becoming House speaker isn't reclaiming the majority"
States that implemented gun control laws after Sandy Hook shooting had lower homicide rates: study
Matthew Rozsa
Scholars noted that purchase delay laws would have saved roughly 200 lives in the 6-month period after Sandy Hook
Historian Nancy MacLean: We’re seeing a right-wing plan built on “decades of disinformation”
Chauncey DeVega
MacLean published "Democracy in Chains" four years ago — and says it's "gut-wrenching" to see it come to life
Sorry, Josh Hawley, the left doesn’t hate masculinity — women just don’t want to make you a sandwich
Amanda Marcotte
Hawley competes for Trump's crowd with needlenecked complaints of porn and video games
Now Ohio Republicans want to give themselves 86% of seats — after Trump won with 53%
Igor Derysh
Late on Wednesday, Republicans released new Ohio district maps that would give them a 13-2 advantage in Congress
Larry Summers slams Democrats for failing to tax the wealthy
Matthew Rozsa
Despite a reputation for being an economic moderate, Summers has criticized Biden's bill for its pro-rich policies
Fighting to preserve Trump’s legacy: Manchin and Sinema cement his only legislative achievement
Heather Digby Parton
Trump tax cuts poised to stay intact after Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema go to the mat to save them
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