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.
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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Senate budgeteer Bill Hoagland says budget reconciliation process must be reformed for deficit reduction only or repealed.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.
Opinion · 117th Congress
A new dawn for US science policy and America’s scientific integrity
OPINION — With Biden in the White House, there’s growing momentum to ensure our federal science can always be trusted and free from meddling.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Americans deserve a healthy dose of bipartisanship
OPINION — Collaborating on tangible drug pricing policy reforms and legislation could help put Congress back on the right path, Crowley and Shuster write.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Republicans, if this isn’t impeachable, what is?
OPINION — If Republicans continue to excuse Trump’s lies and actions , they will only further divide our party and country, Comstock and Boustany write.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The GOP talks a good game, but let’s review those conservative principles
OPINION — The GOP is going to have to come up with some new slogans because the old ones of law and order, personal responsibility, etc. no longer work.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The risks of a fragile majority
OPINION — As the rhetoric from both sides rises, Democrats should remember just how fragile victory can be and just how quickly tides can turn.