The evidence and arguments informing the lifting of DC’s mask mandateYesterday, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that that the city will be lifting its mask mandate, saying:Nov 18, 20211Nov 18, 20211
On the Democrats’ (mostly) bad election nightOn Tuesday night, America hosted its first slate of major elections in the Joe Biden era. The most-watched contest was the governor’s race…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Democrats aren’t getting everything they want in the reconciliation package, which is to be…The 2020 election results were far from a mandate for a sweeping Democratic legislative agenda.Oct 19, 2021Oct 19, 2021
A new survey shows troubling signs of Americans’ commitment to democracyAnd these attitudes are not exclusive to one side.Oct 1, 2021Oct 1, 2021
Assorted thoughts on the tragedy unfolding in AfghanistanThe gut-wrenching images coming out of Afghanistan over the past several days have suddenly thrust American’s longest (and oft-forgotten)…Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021
There’s reason to be optimistic about the state of the COVID vaccinesOne of the major COVID-related stories of recent weeks has been about how the slowing demand for the vaccine may be causing the U.S. to hit…May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
Absentee voting begins soon. Here are a few resources to help you navigate it.Well, folks, it’s finally here: on Friday, North Carolina will be the first state in the nation to begin mailing absentee ballots to…Sep 2, 2020Sep 2, 2020
Did Missouri pass Medicaid expansion thanks to its rural counties — or in spite of them?And can the answer tell us something about Democrats’ electoral fortunes in the state moving forward?Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
Trump’s call to postpone the election is a precursor of what may lie aheadSo, we’ve finally arrived at this point, which many of us have been anticipating (dreading?) for a long time. After a recent series of bad…Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
Why Biden’s massive polling lead over Trump will likely be temporaryAnd why that doesn’t necessarily mean the former vice president isn’t still in good shape.Jun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020
What to make of Friday’s Mueller newsAfter nearly two years, Friday afternoon brought to a conclusion an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential…Mar 23, 2019Mar 23, 2019
Incoming progressives should be mindful of just how hard it is to impeach a president.There’s a reason it has only been attempted twice before.Jan 4, 2019Jan 4, 2019
The Russia investigation may soon be coming to a head. Here are three things to keep in mind.Jun 4, 2018Jun 4, 2018
It’s an uphill battle for Democrats until November, but the signs are (mostly) still good.Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
Black Voters Made the Difference in AlabamaDemocrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore in last night’s closely watched U.S. Senate special election, making him the first…Dec 13, 2017Dec 13, 2017
The Obamacare repeal debacle is what happens when a political party overpromisesRepublicans are engaging in one last attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or “Obamacare”). The bill, put forward by GOP Senators…Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017
