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The Inflation Rodeo
Seems like the GOP is cheering on the bull?
This Year, Voters Made an End Run Around Out of Touch Politicians
Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack.
Democracy Is on the Ballot
The right’s decades-old strategy to divide voters has taken a dangerous turn. What can bring us back together?
The Party of Violence
The GOP’s gun-flaunting ads, apocalyptic messaging, and demonization of opponents are steering its followers toward bloodshed.
‘Where’s Nancy?’
When “free speech” becomes a tool of violence and tyranny.
Tackling Inflation By Rewarding the Rich Is a Fool’s Errand
Trickle down economics has never worked, but the GOP is trying to force it on voters anyway.
GOP Ads Cry “Crime!” But Homicides Are Actually Falling
Rather than running on their unpopular agenda, Republicans are conjuring a “crime wave” to scare voters.
The Depravity of Hedge Fund ‘Journalism’
Who slimmed down your local paper, diluted it with filler, and then doubled the price? Profiteers who don’t care about the news.
Back to School Blues Linger Without the Child Tax Credit
Months on, many parents are still reeling from back to school expenses — especially since the Child Tax Credit expired.
I Miss the Old GOP
The new one’s a little much.