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Beto O’Rourke’s Lasting Legacy
The competitive campaigns of red-state progressives like Beto redefined several states seemingly overnight.
Battering Ram
Trump’s new acting attorney general has exactly one purpose.
Getting Past Gingrich
I’m ready for a Congress that doesn’t prioritize hate speech and obstructionism over good governance.
The ‘Blue Wave’ Was Also a ‘Muslim Wave’
In the most Islamophobic election in history, Muslim candidates scored big wins by embracing progressive policies.
Midterm Takeaway: We Need a Lot More Democracy
Republicans banked this election on lies, fear-mongering, and rule-rigging. It almost worked.
How Veterans Changed the Military and Built the Middle Class
Like labor unions before them, veterans and soldiers organized to win benefits millions now rely on.
An Honest Look at Poverty in the Heartland
Hardship is a lot more widespread in the Badger State than the official numbers would have you believe.
How Aristocracies Are Born
Our country is on track to be run by the children of billionaires. Our ancestors recognized this and took action. We can too.
White House Economists Are Obsessed with Socialism
A new White House report links the idea of Medicare for All with Mao. Really?
Voting in Black and White
Voting doesn’t look the same for everyone.
