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The feds have turned Covid policies into something deeply sinister
This year was devastating for women’s rights. 2023 may not be better.
Why the Jan. 6 committee’s 845-page report wasn’t long enough
Congress could make airlines treat their passengers better. But don’t count on it.
Greta Thunberg’s Andrew Tate smackdown is just the tip of a disgusting iceberg
‘The squad’ could be growing. But will it matter?
U.S. lawmakers’ obsession with banning TikTok continues
Trump’s tax returns released by the House Ways and Means Committee
Congress has to seat George Santos. It doesn’t have to keep him.
As the New Year dawns, it’s time again for “Where are they now?”
Report: Greene told Trump there would be a QAnon presence on Jan. 6
George Santos facing multiple investigations after brazen lies
Why Caroline Ellison’s guilty plea is bad news for Sam Bankman-Fried
Nevada’s newest (and least qualified) judge is an alarming teachable moment
Jamie Raskin thinks the Electoral College threatens democracy. He’s right.
Discussing what the end of ‘zero-covid’ in China means with Bill Bishop: podcast and transcript
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 12.28.22
These 5 women will help chart the course in politics ahead of 2024
George Santos’ false claim of being Jewish tells us a lot about American politics
DeSantis’ culture war isn’t just divisive, it’s also expensive
Abortion rights to protests in Iran: Women demanded their freedom in 2022
It’s no accident that ACA enrollments are reaching record highs
Why new federal pregnancy protections in the workplace matter
Why George Santos is the perfect poster boy for House Republicans
How many times did Meadows burn docs in a White House fireplace?
George Santos’ wall of GOP support starts to show serious cracks
New transcripts shed light on Trump’s interest in Jan. 6 pardons
The GOP is bringing pure chaos to the next Congress
Tucker Carlson just supercharged the Libs of TikTok anti-LGBTQ bigotry
We need to bury these political myths before 2023 arrives
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 12.27.22
Why artificial intelligence needs to be on your mind in 2023
Trump’s obstruction of justice criminal referral matters. And prosecutors know it.
5 news stories that shaped the gender equity conversation in 2022
5 not-to-be-missed podcasts for women entrepreneurs
As Biden scores fresh bipartisan wins, GOP senators explain why
Charge from DeSantis’ election crimes office falls apart (again)
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.27.22
John Durham’s failed investigation comes with a hefty price tag
Biden’s latest climate win: USPS to get fleet of electric trucks
GOP’s Santos acknowledges some of his lies, but questions remain
Why Kari Lake’s second failed election lawsuit is worse than her first
How Joe Biden got his groove back in 2022
The main problem with these key Jan. 6 committee charges against Trump
Congress is finally closing an election loophole Trump exploited
Sadly, Tory Lanez’s guilty verdicts won’t silence Megan Thee Stallion’s critics
Friday’s Mini-Report, 12.23.22
Bill to prevent future coup schemes is poised to become law
Racist war on drugs is the real winner of Congress’s massive spending bill
GOP faction sees ‘no point in pretending we are a united party’
Santos now facing scrutiny from N.Y. attorney general’s office
How Netflix’s ‘Glass Onion’ exposes the Elon Musk myth
GOP balks at bill requiring IRS audits of presidential finances
Already struggling, McCarthy fails to make case against omnibus
In the Jan. 6 whodunit, committee finds the ‘one man’ responsible
George Santos’ victory tells a sad story about the state of local news
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 12.22.22
The Jan. 6 transcripts show the scope of Trumpworld’s obstruction
Hutchinson says she was told, ‘The less you remember, the better’
Zelenskyy may not get what he wants
Labor rights legend Dolores Huerta: If you want change, here’s how to get loud
The problem(s) with the Republicans’ ‘alternate’ Jan. 6 report
Team Trump follows the boss’s lead on taking the Fifth. Smart choice.
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.22.22
List of Team Trump insiders who took the Fifth keeps growing
There’s nothing like Black Christmas music
GOP’s George Santos faces another round of difficult questions
Why didn’t the IRS audit Trump the way it was required to?
Removing the U.S. military’s Covid vaccine mandate is a bad look
Zelenskyy finally gets the White House respect he sought, earned
Jan. 6 committee delays report release, not expected until tomorrow
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 12.21.22
Kellyanne Conway’s connection to Trump’s right-wing ‘judge whisperer’ doesn’t look good
What Trump doesn’t understand about Electoral Count Act reform
Opening the #WITHpod mailbag: podcast and transcript
How to navigate – and celebrate – being single for the holidays
Justice Department poised to get new funding for Jan. 6 prosecutions
House GOP loses interest in investigating Jan. 6 investigation
Jan. 6 committee delays report release, not expected until tomorrow
Jan. 6 committee begins cooperating with DOJ’s special counsel
Former White House ethics lawyer faces provocative allegations
Records show IRS ignored rule, delayed audit of Trump’s finances
Why a Jan. 6 conviction wouldn’t stop Trump from running for president
Ronna McDaniel may have helped bury Trump with Jan. 6 testimony
Elizabeth Warren pinches Musk’s pressure point with Tesla letter
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 12.20.22
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert are fighting
Why my baby’s blindness diagnosis inspired me to keep working – and build a business
The problem(s) with Trump’s pushback against the Jan. 6 committee
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.20.22
On spending bill, House GOP group warns Senate counterparts
On Jan. 6, Pence makes weak case for letting Trump off the hook
Accused of dramatic lying, George Santos’ defense doesn’t help
GOP’s McCarthy haunted by his failed Jan. 6 committee strategy
Jan. 6 committee highlights possible Team Trump witness tampering
Why McCarthy has no need to fear the House Ethics Committee
Jan 6 committee highlights: Report summary released, referrals approved
The Jan. 6 committee’s focus on Trump lets the GOP off too easily
Megan Thee Stallion’s pain is bringing joy to misogynists
Monday’s Mini-Report, 12.19.22
Doug Ducey’s makeshift border wall is one step closer to obliteration
Jan. 6 panel refers four House Republicans to Ethics Committee
READ: The full executive summary of the Jan. 6 committee report
Jan. 6 panel refers Trump, allies to DOJ for criminal prosecution
Why this entrepreneur is carrying 1,000 lanterns to Ukraine
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.19.22
The fight to lead the RNC is taking increasingly ugly turns
Jan. 6 committee highlights: Report summary released, referrals approved
Incoming GOP congressman accused of radical public deceptions
8 phrases that boost your credibility
AG Garland takes a big step on addressing sentencing disparities
Will Congress finally release Trump’s tax returns to the public?
Why Jan. 6 committee criminal referrals won’t force DOJ to act
Saudi Arabia’s real motives for turning the world of golf upside down
Netflix’s ‘Harry & Meghan’ almost redeems itself by digging into the pain of family trauma
Democrats could bail out Kevin McCarthy — but shouldn’t
Stephen Miller is on a crusade to help white men. And it’s working.
Elon Musk’s Twitter is a welcoming home for Trump-disillusioned QAnon
If Elon Musk is a free speech absolutist, why is he suspending journalists?
Friday’s Mini-Report, 12.16.22
How Democratic-led states can rise up to the challenge of LGBTQ safety
Trymaine Lee has asked enough questions for the year; he’s ready to answer some of yours
The Democrat about to lead Arizona is too timid on immigration
McCarthy can’t shake his problem with GOP’s ‘Knucklehead Caucus’
Jan. 6 committee to unwrap Trump’s grifts with final report
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.16.22
McCarthy, McConnell find they’re once again not on the same page
Plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leads to three prison sentences
The rapid rise and rapid fall of a bipartisan immigration deal
Rewarded with a second term, DeSantis eyes another abortion ban
Donald Trump is getting back to his roots: grifting
Why the Dave Chappelle-Elon Musk moment is bad news for Black women
Former Twitter employee sentenced for giving user data to Saudis
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 12.15.22
Biden is slacking on his anti-death penalty pledge while states, world take action
While MBS undermines America, Joe Biden has his back on Yemen
Trump’s ‘major announcement’ was more cringeworthy than expected
DeSantis’ dangerous war on vaccines
The curious debate about the future of Georgia’s runoff elections
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.15.22
Dave Chappelle inviting Elon Musk to get booed was Seinfeldian
Trymaine Lee has asked enough questions for the year; he’s ready to answer some of yours
Valerie Biden Owens says success comes down to one principle
Black women need to give themselves permission to RSVP ‘no’
Why has Biden managed to put together so many bipartisan wins?
McCarthy asks the wrong question about elections, lessons learned
Why 2024 offers an exception to the presidential polling rule
House Dems want National Archives to see if Trump has even more documents
Congress agrees to remove statue of Dred Scott decision author
Trump’s war on legal immigration is his most enduring legacy
Discussing dads who “lean out” with Tim Lee: podcast and transcript
Why Biden’s Africa summit is a make-or-break moment
Victims tell senators of rampant sexual abuse in federal prisons
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 12.14.22
The major role of Christian nationalism on Jan. 6
By every measure, Ron DeSantis’ newest Covid gambit is a tragedy
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.14.22
On Mayorkas impeachment, House GOP ignores Senate counterparts
The Supreme Court missed an easy win on transparency when it really needs one
Jan. 6 texts help reveal the GOP’s unfortunate true believers
The Black cemetery lost in white suburbia
Trump reportedly files foolish suit against Pulitzer Prize Board
Voter fraud investigation takes a serious turn for Mark Meadows
GOP congressman tries, fails to explain away ‘marshall law’ text
Women leaders suffer the highest burnout. Here’s how to manage the stress.
Mark Meadows’ leaked texts destroy the Trump lone actor narrative
As GOPers ban TikTok, they’re not keeping that same energy with Twitter
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 12.13.22
How ‘The White Lotus’ breaks all the norms of straight sex culture
Trump shreds GOP’s Brittney Griner gripes with Paul Whelan rant
Biden scores another bipartisan win with Respect for Marriage Act
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.13.22
Senate failure to bury a Reagan-era drug law would be an epic embarrassment
Bipartisan bill to prevent future coup schemes still has a chance
Holiday gift guide: 12 incredible books to inspire young girls to know their value
Despite failures, Texas Republicans eye new voter fraud unit
Biden’s history-making judicial confirmations could hit a snag
Georgia’s Raffensperger latest to get special counsel subpoena
Why Mark Meadows’ reported Jan. 6 texts are so important
Elon Musk stokes anti-Fauci and anti-trans rhetoric in one fell tweet
Brittney Griner returns to a U.S. divided over whether it’s happy she’s free
Arizona progressives tried to warn you about Kyrsten Sinema
Monday’s Mini-Report, 12.12.22
Why liberals must celebrate the legacy of Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Republicans are doing their best to get our military sick
MSNBC’s Alex Witt reveals her secret to career longevity
The stage is now set for a dangerous GOP debt ceiling standoff
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.12.22
The problem with Kyrsten Sinema’s declaration of independence
Key GOP lawmaker tries to connect Britney Griner, Hunter Biden
Investigation into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago scandal comes full circle
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new rhetoric about Jan. 6 matters
Following one failed election lawsuit, Arizona’s Lake tries again
Why the Senate’s latest immigration fix is DOA
Zelenskyy is stuck selling democracy to American leaders who no longer want it
Elon Musk’s basic misunderstandings of free speech are a problem for all of us
What if Donald Trump doesn’t go quietly?
Justice Jackson is smashing right-wing legal claims at Supreme Court hearings
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill sponsor resigns after charged with fraud
Kyrsten Sinema going independent could also mean going rightward
‘Harry & Meg’ is beautiful propaganda
GOP’s Brittney Griner rage is stupid, ironic and stunningly cruel
Jim Jordan brazenly lies about GOP’s ‘Kanye. Elon. Trump.’ tweet
Congress takes unimpressive stab at Alito leak claim, with key questions lingering
Meet the Republicans who flipped on the Respect for Marriage Act
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.9.22
On 2024, Romney won’t back Trump, even if he’s the GOP nominee
How the GOP scrapped Covid vaccine requirements for U.S. troops
Charges from DeSantis’ election crimes office keep falling apart
Why the DOJ reportedly wants a judge to hold Team Trump in contempt
What happens now that Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema is no longer a Democrat
Sadly, Mike Lindell is the perfect choice to lead the GOP
Brittney Griner was a pawn in Putin’s relentless crusade to divide America
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 12.8.22
Why Americans need to brush up on their tech talk ASAP
Hoda Kotb at 58: ‘This is the best decade of my life’
In runoff, Warnock made key gains in Walker’s hometown
Why the Christian right’s falsehoods didn’t stop marriage equality
This Supreme Court case should worry anyone who cares about democracy
Respect for Marriage Act overcomes GOP opposition, passes House
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.8.22
Adam Schiff: ‘The facts support’ a possible Trump criminal charge
McCarthy tries to revive interest in a faux controversy from 2013
The Black cemetery lost in white suburbia
Republicans discover that mail-in voting isn’t so bad after all
Know Your Value, Forbes reveal star-studded lineup for 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi
Why some Republicans have created a Senate ‘Breakfast Club’
Brittney Griner freed from Russia after 294 days in captivity
Gosar (briefly) backs Trump on ‘terminating’ constitutional law
How QAnon helped inspire a plot to overthrow the German government
Latinas’ progress in the U.S. has stalled. In fact, it’s gotten worse.
Trump Organization guilty verdict pierces the president’s perception of invincibility
Breaking down what ‘The Communist Manifesto’ means today with China Miéville: podcast and transcript
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 12.7.22
Want economic recovery? Start by supporting the Latina workforce
The media is getting pro-Palestinian expression at the World Cup all wrong
What Sen. Warnock’s win really means for the battle over reproductive rights
Trump’s classified materials scandal appears to get worse
What the RNC infighting could mean for GOP politics
In historical terms, Biden’s first midterms were a clear success
Mitch McConnell snub by Jan. 6 officers is a sign of things to come
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.7.22
Why Congress’ Jan. 6 Gold Medal ceremony included a striking snub
Herschel Walker helps settle GOP debate over ‘candidate quality’
New special counsel issues key subpoenas for Trump communications
For Dems, there’s a big difference between 51 and 50 Senate seats
Why Warnock’s triumph over Walker in Georgia was so impressive
Raphael Warnock’s win over Herschel Walker is bigger than politics
Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race
Supreme Court’s redistricting case is a threat to democracy
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 12.6.22
Jury finds Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud
Freedom Caucus’ Biggs to challenge McCarthy for speaker’s gavel
The incredibly unsubtle Amy Coney Barrett response that should worry LGBTQ Americans
Why Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State is bigger than football
Jan. 6 committee eyes criminal referrals to Justice Department
Midterm Elections Round-Up, 12.6.22
Save America PAC pays legal fees for figures in Mar-a-Lago scandal
Georgia runoff 2022: Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker to win Senate race
Why a new hire in a New York district attorney’s office matters
With time running out, immigration reform suddenly has a pulse
Under fire, Trump denies writing what he wrote about Constitution
The Georgia GOP may have made things harder for Herschel
Elon Musk’s first Twitter manipulation effort was a big flop
Primary shake-up could be Biden’s biggest contribution to politics
Biden’s assault weapons ban push is a gift to Republicans
How GOP conspiracy theorists could hamper Congress’ crypto crackdown
Madison Cawthorn’s goodbye speech felt like a GOP parody. The truth is less funny.
Will Republicans derail military spending over Covid vaccines?
Midterm Elections Round-Up, 12.5.22
Republicans pick an odd line of attack against Hakeem Jeffries
The funny thing about Trump’s former lawyers’ grand jury testimony
As McCarthy scrambles, GOP eyes alternatives for House speaker
Judge orders sanctions in response to Lake, Finchem election suit
A new low: Why Trump endorsed ‘terminating’ constitutional law
It sure seems like Elon Musk is purging left-leaning Twitter accounts
Transcript: An Interview With Newt Gingrich
An Interview With Newt Gingrich
The painful connective tissue between Jews in pre-war Germany and trans people in America
Kevin McCarthy’s GOP extremism problem is a very bad omen
Donald Trump ought to face the same charges the Oath Keepers did
How Sam Bankman-Fried’s fall exposes the perils of effective altruism
Zuckerberg deepfake appears in damning ad with toast to Democrats
The Supreme Court’s weak Alito defense shows oversight is desperately needed
LeBron James dings Jerry Jones and sports media with one question
Lawyers for Lake and Finchem are sanctioned over bogus election suit
Republicans kept handing Ye a microphone. It’s a bit late to take it back.
GOP rhetoric about border seizures takes another self-defeating turn
Midterm Elections Round-Up, 12.2.22
Nearing Election Day, Herschel Walker seems scared of reporters
Two months later, the House GOP deletes its most notorious tweet
Legal challenges mounting for DeSantis over migrant flights
Elon Musk and the Future of Black Twitter
On Jan. 6, Kevin McCarthy eager to investigate the investigation
New job totals beat expectations as U.S. hot streak continues
Why Trump’s latest loss in the Mar-a-Lago case is so important
Why the GOP will ‘investigate’ the Jan. 6 committee’s investigation
Trump’s special master case gets slapped down by his appointees
Georgia’s GOP chair will need own lawyer in fake electors probe
GOP establishment’s dream of a post-Trump party has shattered
How this former Sephora exec found her greatest success at 67
Why not mentioning Trump helped convict five Oath Keepers
Elon Musk and the Future of Black Twitter
McCarthy struggles to get GOP’s unruly kids in line for speaker vote
3 things great leaders do in meetings
The GOP is preparing to learn nothing all over again with its midterms review