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Democracy Is an Act—One That Doesn't End on Election Day

The President of the United States is exploiting a deadly pandemic to ratchet up his assault on democracy, sow chaos, and delegitimize the upcoming election.

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Biden's Key to Success: Majorities of Expediency

An FDR-style legislative steamroller is not possible. But ad hoc majorities in support of specific goals are entirely achievable. Here’s how.

By Rob Stein
January 19, 2021, 3:17 pm – 21 MIN READ