Congress finally passed a federal anti-lynching bill — after 120 years of failure
For decades, a small, intensely committed Senate minority was able to use Senate rules to block change and maintain the Jim Crow system in the South
The Canadian truckers’ ‘freedom convoy’ disrupted life and blockaded borders. Did the protest succeed?
The trick, for activists, is to get authorities and other audiences to focus on their issues as well as their tactics.
Congress is about to pass a stopgap spending bill. That’ll cost taxpayers.
When federal agencies have to put off spending decisions until the last minute, they are forced to take shortcuts
Mitch McConnell is wrong. Here’s the filibuster’s ‘racial history.’
From defending slavery to protecting segregation, the filibuster has been heavily used to block civil rights
How Congress is pushing back against Trump’s unprecedented use of emergency powers
Unless the laws change, future presidents are more likely to exploit emergency powers, now that Trump has ended the tradition of restraint.
The Republican Senate just rebuked Trump using the War Powers Act — for the third time. That’s remarkable.
Congress hasn’t used it against any other president.
Uber issues its IPO this week. Tomorrow its drivers are threatening a worldwide strike.
Who’s for — and who’s against — regulating its relationship with its workers?
Trying to understand how Jeff Flake is leaning? We analyzed his Twitter feed — and were surprised.
[caption id="attachment_78576" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), right, and
No matter what Trump says, Russia is unique in trying to hack other countries’ democracies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/segments/trump-putin-address-election-interference/2018/07/16/baff2fa8-890e-11e8-9d59-dccc2c0cabcf_video.html Not everyone hacks democracy. States don’t “all do it,”
Cornel West accused Ta-Nehisi Coates of being a neoliberal. Does neoliberal still mean anything?
[caption id="attachment_68378" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Philosophy professor Cornel West speaks at
When did Congress authorize fighting in Niger? That’s an excellent question.
It’s Veterans Day – not a bad time to give
Congress keeps quiet on U.S. drone policy — and that’s a big problem
A day after President Trump’s prime-time speech on Aug. 21
A comprehensive average of election forecasts points to a decisive Clinton victory
http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/hillary-clinton-votes-in-presidential-election/2016/11/08/f9acf78e-a5b3-11e6-ba46-53db57f0e351_video.html As voters go to the polls today, the consensus
How terrorist attacks can change opinions and elections — including the 2016 election
This post was originally published on November 19, 2015. In
Once again, Ted Cruz has an under-appreciated strength in New Hampshire
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A brief history of attempts to audit the Fed. (Rand Paul is a latecomer.)
[caption id="attachment_34272" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve
Here’s what Machiavelli would have to say about the Republican primaries
[caption id="attachment_34090" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates (L-R) Ohio Gov.
The RNC’s secret dinner about a brokered convention is no surprise. Here’s why.
Last week, a number of Republican Party leaders – including
How to improve our presidential debates in one easy step: Make the clock a moderator
[caption id="attachment_33657" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, left,
Donald Trump is a textbook example of an ideological moderate
[caption id="attachment_33582" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaking
Republican voters actually aren’t divided into ‘establishment’ and ‘outsider’ camps
[caption id="attachment_32103" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb
This is what Twitter can teach us about John Kasich’s (and everyone else’s!) debate performance
[caption id="attachment_32102" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb
This one chart shows which Republicans bashed Hillary Clinton in Tuesday night’s debate. We explain why.
[caption id="attachment_32085" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb
This political scientist spent a year in prison. Here’s what he learned.
[caption id="attachment_31447" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Barbed wire at Maryland Correctional Training
Donald Trump never apologizes for his controversial remarks. Here’s why he shouldn’t.
Throughout the summer of 2015 and into the fall, analysts
Which Republican presidential candidate will drop out next? Maybe these two.
[caption id="attachment_29937" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Republican presidential candidates at the
Born that way? ‘Scientific’ racism is creeping back into our thinking. Here’s what to watch out for.
[caption id="attachment_29893" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A scene from "Call the Midwife"
Born that way? ‘Scientific’ racism is creeping back into our thinking. Here’s what to watch out for.
[caption id="attachment_29893" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A scene from "Call the Midwife"
The big issues dividing the Republican Party (in 3 graphs)
[caption id="attachment_29937" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates, from left, former
Forget border walls and mass deportations. The real changes in immigration policy are happening in the states.
[caption id="attachment_29785" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators protest at Freedom Plaza in
If you think super PACs have changed everything about the presidential primary, think again
[caption id="attachment_27328" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Your Republican presidential field, minus the
What game theory tells us about Wednesday’s debate and the Republican primary
[caption id="attachment_29584" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Some of the candidates at Wednesday
What game theory tells us about Wednesday's debate and the Republican primary
[caption id="attachment_29584" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Some of the candidates at Wednesday
You can blame CNN (and the news media) if childhood vaccinations go down
There were a lot of half-truths and out-right falsehoods peddled
This is why some Republicans keep threatening to take the government hostage
[caption id="attachment_18115" align="aligncenter" width="660"] (Alex Wong/Getty Images)[/caption] Asked in the
This chart explains how Trump's stand on immigration is hurting the Republican Party
[caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Immigration reform activists hold a sign
This chart explains how Trump’s stand on immigration is hurting the Republican Party
[caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Immigration reform activists hold a sign
This is the Twitter data from last night’s GOP debate you are not supposed to pay attention to this morning
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
This is the Twitter data from last night's GOP debate you are not supposed to pay attention to this morning
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
There are only 497 things you need to know about tonight's Republican debate
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
There are only 497 things you need to know about tonight’s Republican debate
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
The decline of Rand Paul's campaign (in one graph)
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The decline of Rand Paul’s campaign (in one graph)
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Who is the most conservative Republican candidate for president?
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How do you (try to) stop fast-track trade authority? With three separate filibusters.
[caption id="attachment_25156" align="aligncenter" width="2488"] U.S. Senator Rand Paul delivers a
Why Congressional challenges to the Yellen Fed matter
[caption id="attachment_21543" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Fed chair Janet Yellen, heads to
Republicans want to reform disability insurance. Here’s why that’s hard.
[caption id="attachment_21370" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Social Security checks wait to be
Republicans want to reform disability insurance. Here's why that's hard.
[caption id="attachment_21370" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Social Security checks wait to be
News coverage of vaccine controversies drives down support for vaccines
[caption id="attachment_21046" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Bigstock)[/caption] As media attention to the
Pink Floyd, ‘Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk’: The Week In One Song
This week: Chris Christie and Rand Paul take up their
Pink Floyd, 'Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk': The Week In One Song
This week: Chris Christie and Rand Paul take up their
How political parties ‘clear the field’ in primaries
[caption id="attachment_18889" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) speaks at
How political parties 'clear the field' in primaries
[caption id="attachment_18889" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) speaks at
Ebola will make Americans more likely to give up civil liberties
The emerging reaction to America’s newest case of Ebola shows
Are Republicans really the new doves?
[caption id="attachment_16591" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), speaks on
Is the Ice Bucket Challenge 'presidential'?
Thousands of Americans have taken Ice Bucket Challenge, raising tens
Is the Ice Bucket Challenge ‘presidential’?
Thousands of Americans have taken Ice Bucket Challenge, raising tens
Audit the Fed … on steroids
[caption id="attachment_12742" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The Fed's Eccles Building under construction
To understand GOP's poverty challenge, start with Republican voters
Joshua Tucker: The following is a guest post by my
How the myth of messaging gets politicians into trouble
[caption id="attachment_1999" align="aligncenter" width="339" special=""] Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch
Do Americans approve of the filibuster? Depends who is filibustering….
[caption id="attachment_1427" align="aligncenter" width="500" special=""] Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) filibusters.
The Senate can help Republicans choose their presidential nominee
In this political environment, we should identify and welcome opportunities
A theory of the importance of Very Serious People in the Democratic Party
Ashok Rao writes: Paul Krugman’s pet insult – “Very Serious
Crowd-Filibustering in the Texas Senate
Yesterday, the Texas Senate was paralyzed on the last day
Could There (Finally) Be a Backlash Against Domestic Surveillance?
There has been a lot of conversation about Glenn Greenwald's
Richard Arenberg defends the filibuster
Discussing the recent Rand Paul filibuster, Sarah Binder approvingly quotes
Some footnotes to the Rand Paul filibuster
In a week in which civility broke out all over
Potpourri
* How filibuster reform begot Rand Paul's filibuster. * Rand
Droning on: Thoughts on the Rand Paul “talking filibuster”
Sen. Rand Paul has just completed his nearly thirteen hour
Would Congress care if the Federal Reserve lost money? A lesson from history
On the heels of a prominent monetary policy conference last
Subsidizing Peace
The following is a guest post from SUNY-Buffalo political scientist
On the Democratic and Republican Benches
A reporter asks: bq. In advance of the Dem convention
Hail to the Chief (Roberts, that is): Some thoughts on the legislative implications of today’s ruling
Chief Justice John Roberts put it best this morning. "We
Happy Xmas, War Is(n’t) Over
US troops are leaving Iraq, in the absence of an
Potpourri
* Barry Eichengreen: "Is America Catching the British Disease?":http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/eichengreen24/English. The
I Wish I Had Thought of This First….
Dan Savage's "blog post title":http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2010/05/20/rand-paul-distances-himself-from-rand-paul in response to the announcement
Matt Miller Is My New Favorite Pundit
bq. I know I could lose my pundit's license for