Opinion · 117th Congress
How the Republican Party can move forward after Trump
Opinion — The GOP remains in a strong position. It has a good chance to retake Congress next year but only with ideas and leaders who can unite the party.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
No surprise, American Catholics are as split as the nation over Biden
OPINION — Biden’s ascension as the nation’s second Catholic president sheds light on the growing divide between conservative and progressive Catholics.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Note to Joe Biden: Unity is more than just words
OPINION — Biden’s early actions suggest the views of the 49 percent who didn’t vote for him are not likely to factor into the Democrats’ plans for America.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Trump v. democracy — Round Two
OPINION — All it takes is 17 Republican senators with the courage of a Liz Cheney to permanently change the trajectory of their party.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Don’t let the swamp strike back: Keep earmarks away from Congress
There’s simply no reason to go back to the old, wasteful and detrimental ways of earmarks. We need to permanently ban this practice, Sen Joni Ernst writes.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Congress should use the budget to raise the minimum wage
OPINION — If Republicans resist raising the minimum wage, Senate Democrats should use the budget reconciliation process to pass it with a majority vote.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Does the GOP have an opening with Black voters?
Can the GOP expand its reach to Black voters? Perhaps, but the party's appeal will be limited if it continues to suppress minority rights.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Some losers win a different prize; some are lost forever. What awaits Trump?
OPINION — Trump can take the example of political losers like Romney, Gore and Carter who rewrote their legacies in meaningful ways that benefited society.
Opinion · 117th Congress
My family is from Chennai. Here’s what Kamala Harris means to me
I grew up speaking Tamil, and I had my own aunt Kamala. I always thought there was a de facto limit for Indian Americans who picked nontraditional careers.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Companies are abandoning anti-democratic politicians, but they shouldn’t abandon their PACs
Companies are abandoning anti-democratic politicians, but they shouldn’t abandon their PACs - Congress
Opinion · 117th Congress
Let’s not forget the staffers
OPINION — Capitol Hill staffers, the blood and bones of our democracy, came through for lawmakers and the nation in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 mob attack.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Securing the Capitol shouldn’t mean it becomes a fortress
Opinion — Congress should not go overboard in responding to the Capitol attack and permanently wall off institutions of democracy from the American public.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Continued delays in confirming Biden’s Cabinet risk national security and public health
OPINION — Senate Republican delays in the confirmation process for Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees are not only dangerous, but undemocratic.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The current divide in the GOP isn’t that deep
Yes, there is a divide in the Republican Party. But it isn't too deep. And it will heal pretty quickly after the inauguration.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Errant Republicans must loudly hail Biden’s legitimacy
Errant Republicans must loudly hail Biden’s legitimacy - Joe Biden
Opinion · 117th Congress
What needs to be done on climate in Biden’s first 100 days
OPINION — There are five immediate steps Joe Biden can take as president to rebuild and empower the EPA and reverse the damage of the last four years.
Opinion · 117th Congress
When churches need protection, it’s not normal, it’s dangerous. And it’s a sign of trouble to come
OPINION — Trump’s reaction to Wednesday’s mob perfectly fits his vision of who has the right to protest, to have their churches protected and to riot.
Opinion · 117th Congress
2020 was no fluke for congressional Republicans, no matter the Georgia runoff results
OPINION - Congressional Republicans outperformed Trump and upended the expected blue wave by focusing on legislative priorities that connected with voters.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The democratic sin of congressional chaplains
OPINION — The House may have gotten its first female chaplain, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi missed a truly historic opportunity to end the antiquated position.
Opinion · 116th Congress
The health care price transparency revolution begins next month
OPNION — Health care price transparency will not only revolutionize U.S. health care but also turbocharge the American economy for generations to come.