Opinion · 117th Congress
Where Donald Trump and Ilhan Omar agree
The party in the majority usually hates the filibuster, until it gets to spend more time in the minority. Such is the U.S. system.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
For Joe Biden, unity is for Democrats only
OPINION — Joe Biden promised unity, at his inauguration. But his actions so far aren’t convincing Republicans or independents.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why Congress must pass HR 1 and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act
OPINION — HR 1 and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act would help us build a democracy in which everyone can vote and make their voices heard.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why coronavirus relief for cities is not a ‘blue-state bailout’
OPINION — Cities like Pittsburgh have long proved their economic resilience and responsibility but they can’t bear the COVID-19 burden alone.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Reformers say HR 1 will fortify our democracy. Science shows it won’t
OPINION — Science shows that efforts to overhaul campaign finance laws like HR 1 have no meaningful impact on trust in government.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Politicians who hate government give government a bad name
OPINION — The recent cold snap in Texas that paralyzed the state lays bare the hypocrisy of Republicans’ limited-government mantra.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Reconciliation, corrupted by Congress: May it R.I.P.
OPINION — Veteran Senate budgeteer Bill Hoagland says budget reconciliation process must be reformed for deficit reduction only or repealed.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Partisan voters claim, ‘We wuz robbed.’ No, they weren’t
OPINION — Republican and Democratic partisans both hold conspiratorial views of the 2020 and 2016 elections. That’s dangerous for democracy.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Where slaves once toiled, Vice President Kamala Harris will soon call home
OPINION — The vice president’s residence, soon to be home to Kamala Harris, stands on land once owned by D.C.’s second-largest slave owner.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden’s newfangled theory of legislating
OPINION — Biden’s new approach, as seen by his immigration proposal, avoids playing for GOP votes with provisions the Democratic base hates.
Opinion · 117th Congress
COVID-19 won’t be our last pandemic. Here’s how Biden can prepare us for the next one
OPINION — By taking critical actions to bolster our biotech economy, Biden can not only lead us out of this pandemic but better prepare us for the next one.
Opinion · 117th Congress
‘Rebate rule’ is wrong path to reducing prescription drug costs
OPINION — Pharmacy benefit managers are an integral piece of the solution to high drug costs, unlike the ‘rebate rule,’ which is the problem.
Opinion · 117th Congress
In our political rewards system, fundraising tops accountability. That has to change
OPINION — Our current system of campaign politics defines success by a model that produces money for campaign consultants, whether they win or lose.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Creativity drove the inauguration. It should drive the recovery too
OPINION — The Biden administration and Congress should remember that arts, culture and the creative economy can shape our nation’s coronavirus recovery.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Follow the science and reopen schools
OPINION — The CDC says schools can be reopened safely, but unions and special interests have been arguing against it and that’s only hurting our children.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Freedom: A force to be reckoned with
OPINION — Four House GOP freshmen with personal or family histories of living under socialism say they are ready to take up the “Freedom Force” mantle.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Since when has racial equity been a controversial goal? Sadly, forever
OPNION — It’s no surprise Biden’s racial equity agenda has met pushback. As they say, “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”
Opinion · 117th Congress
Anger has been the drug of choice for our political system for too long
OPINION — All players must examine their own conduct in a system that rewards the worst in politics, dividing us by geography, race, religion and education.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biofuels can contribute now to a cleaner energy future
OPINION — Smart agriculture policy that supports clean-burning, high-octane, low-carbon renewable fuel can help advance Joe Biden’s agenda on all fronts.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Parties already playing games over votes. But will it matter in 2022?
OPINION — Gamesmanship over killer votes is futile as the combination of the pandemic and Trumpism make historical precedents somewhat irrelevant in 2022.