MS NOW January 2021 Articles
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Women who lead: Comcast’s Dalila Wilson-Scott
Covid is crushing America. Biden’s health care changes can help.
How to fix what’s wrong with the Republican Party
How Trump did what Democrats couldn’t
Alicia Menendez to women: Don’t be likeable, be wildly ambitious at work
Hoping to revive Iran deal, Biden names new envoy to Tehran
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.29.21
Why Biden reversing the anti-abortion ‘gag rule’ matters
With the stroke of a pen, Biden strengthens Affordable Care Act
Republicans outraged by Dems’ willingness to govern without them
Why it matters that McCarthy went to Mar-a-Lago to kiss the ring
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s space-laser talk offers GOP new opportunity
Reddit is winning with GameStop. Wall Street is winning the long game.
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.28.21
Republicans eye voting restrictions, despite smooth 2020 cycle
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.28.21
New data shows 2020 was worst year for economy since WWII era
Why Covid vaccine skepticism is such a problem in Black and brown communities
Why Republicans are ‘frustrated’ and ‘angry’ as Dems eye COVID relief
Celebrating every body: 9 books to help young girls build a positive image
On the filibuster’s future, many Dems giving reforms a fresh look
New Republican congressman prioritizes punditry over policy
Unemployment claims show improvement, but remain painfully high
GOP’s Greene faces backlash over radical new revelations
America’s botched vaccine rollout puts its broken health care system on full display
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.27.21
Here’s why a recruiter might ignore your cover letter
Trump’s Covid lies were a tragedy. Were they also a crime?
Mitt Romney challenges his party to reject the ‘big lie’
Transcript: Carla Hayden: Palace to Knowledge
Covid-19 has hurt women’s retirement accounts ― Here’s how to rebuild
The nation needs two governing parties, and we’re one short
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.27.21
It’s not just DC: Drama overwhelms state-level Republican parties
Three weeks after Capitol attack, Cruz, Haley push to ‘move on’
Carla Hayden: Palace to Knowledge
Russia’s Putin has a different kind of call with the White House
On minimum wage, Dems aim high with ‘Raise the Wage Act’
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s record of radicalism gets even worse
The filibuster hurts only Senate Democrats — and Mitch McConnell knows that
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 1.26.21
Why the Senate vote on Rand Paul’s impeachment trial plan matters
Rubio believes presidents like Trump are above the law
Trump wouldn’t really create a new ‘Patriot Party,’ would he?
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.26.21
What if Joe Biden declared a climate emergency?
To boost coverage, Biden to reopen ACA marketplaces
China’s Covid success story is also a human rights tragedy
To get around GOP filibusters, Dems intend to use key tactic twice
Biden admin eyes new approach to violent domestic extremism
How (and why) Mitch McConnell caved on his Senate blockade
Sen. Rob Portman’s retirement may be bad for Joe Biden’s agenda
McConnell delaying Trump’s Senate impeachment trial was a gift for Democrats
Biden repeals Trump’s ban on transgender military service
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.25.21
Why Rob Portman’s Senate retirement announcement matters
Can Joe Biden’s economic rescue plan get through Congress?
Resistance has no age limit: 3 women over 50 who stood up to Trump
Madison Cawthorn is trying to use ableist stereotypes to exploit America
Already in a ditch, Josh Hawley finds a shovel, keeps digging
McCarthy shifts blame for Capitol attack from Trump to ‘everybody’
Rand Paul and the ‘two sides to everything’ problem
Why Trump’s new Justice Dept scandal matters, even after he’s gone
The labor movement needs Democrats more than ever — and vice versa
Mika Brzezinski to highlight inspiring women over 50 every week on “Morning Joe”
Transcript: The 11th Hour with Brian Williams, 1/22/2021
Transcript: The 11th Hour with Brian Williams, 1/21/2021
Transcript: The 11th Hour with Brian Williams, 1/19/2021
Transcript: The 11th Hour with Brian Williams, 1/18/2021
Transcript: The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, 1/22/2021
Transcript: The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, 1/21/2021
QAnon and other pro-Trump conspiracy theorists are Biden’s problem now
In a healthy system, ‘unity’ is about the how, not the what
Stage set for Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial
The right-wing Christian movement shouldn’t control the abortion narrative
The spotlight turns to the future of the Senate’s filibuster rule
Host reminds GOP lawmaker, ‘I’m not stereotyping; I’m counting’
Trump may have made one thing ‘great’ after all: the Democratic Party
On Biden’s first full day, Republicans embrace Party of No posture
Rep facing investigation after trying to bring gun onto House floor
Hawley, Cruz face new ethics complaint filed by 7 Senate Dems
Biden’s pandemic plan has me daring to feel hopeful about Covid-19
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.21.21
Transcript: Fighting White Supremacy on Day One
GOP’s Kevin McCarthy plays fast and loose with recent events
The FBI warned Congress about ‘domestic terrorism.’ Why didn’t anyone listen?
Team Biden says Trump’s COVID plan was worse than they realized
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.21.21
Unemployment claims improve, but remain painfully high
Muslims like me know the evil power of Trump’s dead ‘Muslim ban’
Rand Paul outraged by the wrong part of Biden’s inaugural address
5 Covid-19 vaccine scams to watch out for
What we learned from Team Biden’s first Senate confirmation vote
International sighs of relief as Biden settles into White House
Fighting White Supremacy on Day One
Inauguration Day features layers of historical breakthroughs
On day one, Biden wastes no time righting some of Trump’s wrongs
For democracy to survive, the Senate filibuster must die
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.20.21
Transcript: Carrie Hessler-Radelet: Choose Optimism
In address, President Biden declares, ‘Democracy has prevailed’
A tale of two covers: Why the difference between Kamala Harris and Cori Bush matters
The one label Trump was desperate to avoid becomes unavoidable
Trump secures his place as the nation’s worst ever president
Carrie Hessler-Radelet: Choose Optimism
In farewell address, Trump describes an unrecognizable term
In the middle of the night, Trump takes step to refill the swamp
The thematic perfection of Trump’s 11th-hour pardon for Bannon
The Trump administration’s thinly-veiled rebuke of ‘The 1619 Project’ is a sloppy, racist mess
Biden’s inauguration starts the clock for Democrats to go big
On Inauguration Day, let no one steal the greatness of this moment away from you: Lauren Leader
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 1.19.21
This is Tiffany Cross’ Know Your Value moment
On his way out, Pompeo denounces multiculturalism in the U.S.
How Meena Harris is reclaiming the word ‘ambitious’
McConnell: Capitol rioters were ‘provoked’ by Trump, ‘fed lies’
Why it matters that Trump’s pollution plan just got upended in court
Comparing BLM marches to the Capitol riots ignores history, and truth
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.19.21
As Dems prepare to govern, bolstering democracy is a top priority
Joe Biden to take office with an empty cabinet
An elections-have-consequences moment for regulating Wall Street
Why Trump’s ‘1776 Commission’ is such an unfortunate mess
Even Kevin McCarthy can’t escape Trump’s 11th-hour wrath
Senate Democrats can shape Trump’s second impeachment trial however they want
From Coretta Scott King to Ella Baker: These women’s ideas were key to MLK’s work
As impeachment trial nears, Trump has no legal defense team
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.18.21
As the NRA relocates, it also seeks bankruptcy protection
After election antics in Georgia, Trump faces possible criminal probe
As Trump’s deadline nears, monied interests seek access for pardons
Why did Team Trump vow to release non-existent vaccine supplies?
Republican operative being installed as the NSA’s top lawyer
Calls increase to cut off Trump’s access to sensitive intelligence
Social justice and impeachment: Thaddeus Stevens was a trailblazer for both
Corporations need to treat climate deniers like Trump’s election deniers
Capitol Police examining whether lawmakers assisted rioters
Why Mike Pence’s (long overdue) call to Kamala Harris matters
Finding spirit and strength amidst a plague: Mika on taking care of an aging parent during Covid-19
Why the disagreement between Reps. Boebert and Maloney matters
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.15.21
The words Trump’s most radical followers should (but won’t) hear
Just in time, Trump and Steve Bannon reportedly reconcile
6 tips for talking to your kids when the news gets scary
Trump ends his presidency like he began it: scapegoating people of color
A familiar problem: Trump struggles to find a legal defense team
Did Alabama’s Tuberville suggest delaying Biden’s inauguration?
GOP’s Murkowski describes Trump’s actions as ‘unlawful’
What Biden’s economic relief plan gets right (and how it might pass)
Sea Shanty TikTok is the perfect expression of masculinity for 2021
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.14.21
Want to set financial goals you can actually keep? Here are 7 easy ways to make it happen
6 successful women share why personal style matters, even when no one else is looking
Before exiting office, Trump reportedly turns on Giuliani, too
Trump’s coup was foiled by key Republicans — but their ranks are shrinking
GOP senator concedes Trump ‘misled’ his followers, may face charges
GOP leaders could give extremist members the Steve King treatment
Josh Hawley tries (and fails) to defend his anti-election efforts
Unemployment claims spike, reach highest point since August
House conservatives want to oust Liz Cheney from GOP leadership
As Trump’s impeachment heads to the Senate, what happens now?
Trump spent four years destroying two brands: His own and the GOP’s
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.13.21
With some bipartisan support, Trump impeached for the second time
‘Career doctor’ Liz Bentley: How to keep up with the new pace of 2021 ― and avoid burnout
Transcript: Frank Figliuzzi: The FBI Way
White House plan to pushback against impeachment doesn’t really exist
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.13.21
The GOP was sowing seeds of fascism and violence long before Trump
Despite recent violence, GOP balks at new Capitol metal detectors
Following Capitol attack, latest polling offers good news (and bad)
Resigning GOP staffer condemns mob’s ‘congressional enablers’
On fraud claims, Trump-appointed prosecutor acknowledges reality
Ahead of Trump impeachment vote, Republicans splinter
The Capitol rioters’ assault on democracy has its roots in the states
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 1.12.21
Black people tried to tell y’all about Trump. So yeah, we’ve got jokes now.
Following Capitol attack, Trump insists he bears no responsibility
Author Jennifer Folsom: I nailed a job transition amid Covid-19, and you can too
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.12.21
Corporate wallets start closing in the wake of Capitol attack
Trump offers Medal of Freedom to NFL coach, who declines honor
Transcript: An Election and an Insurrection
Following attack on Capitol, Trump gets hit in the wallet
Why Kevin McCarthy’s censure offer isn’t being taken seriously
Pence appears to close the door on the 25th Amendment option
After the Capitol riot, Republicans need to atone for spreading Trump’s lies
Impeaching Trump again has no downside – for Democrats or America
As he exits, Trump has new reason to fear possible prosecution
One of Trump’s most significant failures is a massive win for the climate movement
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.11.21
Why Trump fired a federal prosecutor in Georgia last week
Cruz, Hawley remain political pariahs following attack on Capitol
GOP’s post-policy problem stands in the way of post-Trump shift
GOP’s Roy Blunt: Trump is ‘unlikely’ to commit more misdeeds
The problem with the GOP pushback against Trump’s impeachment
As impeachment drive advances, Trump finds new GOP critics
Trump’s latest betrayal of America sends a clear message to foreign adversaries
The Pro-Trump insurrection at the Capitol is over. The threat posed by its leaders isn’t.
Trump’s Twitter reign of terror is over. But his impact on social media isn’t.
Alaska’s Murkowski ‘sincerely’ questions commitment to GOP
Member of Dem leadership: Cruz, Hawley should resign
Liz Plank: Why traditional masculinity remains a barrier for us all
Capitol attack does fresh harm to the United States’ global standing
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.8.21
Facing backlash, Missouri’s Hawley pressed to resign in disgrace
Two days after Capitol attack, new impeachment plan takes shape
A dilemma for members of Team Trump: will anyone hire them?
Job recovery vanishes as economy shed jobs in December
Why Trump’s grudging ‘concession’ speech was literally unbelievable
White rioters at the Capitol got police respect. Black protestors got rubber bullets.
Congress should impeach Trump for the Capitol riot. So why is it heading into recess?
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.7.21
Following Capitol attack, impeachment winds have shifted quickly
After attack, most GOP lawmakers still voted to block Biden’s win
Ossoff’s win in Georgia completes Democratic sweep
Four years later, Trump’s ‘American Carnage’ vow turns to tragedy
Following Trump-incited riot, Mulvaney joins resigning officials
The 25th Amendment option is a tough hurdle to clear
An Election and an Insurrection
Pence learns a lesson: Trump doesn’t believe in partial loyalty
The right’s new conspiracy theory: blame left for Capitol riot
After inciting riot, Trump claims he’ll honor election results
Trump’s lies led to an assault on Congress. He can’t remain in office.
The pro-Trump attack on the Capitol proves Congress isn’t safe
Feel like your partner isn’t cheering you on at work? Here’s how to reconnect
Democrats can’t ‘look forward’ without investigating Donald Trump’s potential crimes
Maybe Lindsey Graham’s anti-Trump prediction was right after all
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.6.21
After Georgia, the left sees the US Supreme Court in a new light
How Covid-19 helped Karolina Zmarlak reclaim the soul of her fashion company
US intel agencies: cyberattack was ‘likely Russian in origin’
Transcript: Matt Olsen: The Line
Despite reality, Trump presses Pence to take actions he cannot take
In the wake of failure, Republicans start to blame Trump
Warnock’s historic victory upends a failed Republican strategy
Republicans can’t overturn the Electoral College. They just hope you don’t know that.
Trump’s Ellipse rally appearance is straight out of Richard Nixon’s playbook
Forget bad apples: Police shoot people like Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor because of a bad system.
Trumpism lives on in Congress and the streets of Washington
So, who’s going to win Georgia’s U.S. Senate races?
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.5.21
5 ways to rethink your resume for 2021
Following recording, Trump names new prosecutor in Georgia
Trump got one thing right: The world really is watching
After Trump recording, Obama says ‘fundamental principles’ at stake
Big Business sends message to GOP: Stop messing with democracy
At rally, Trump sends an unsettling shot across Pence’s bow
If Donald Trump can’t lead the GOP, he will destroy it
Gabriel Sterling held the press conference but ASL interpreter David Cowan said it all
Trump promised millions of vaccinations by the end of the year. The truth is far worse.
With Nunes honor, Trump treats Medal of Freedom like a party favor
Trump isn’t making things any easier for GOP candidates in Georgia
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.4.21
After his anti-election lawsuit failed, Gohmert didn’t take it well
When Raffensperger said, ‘The truth will come out,’ he wasn’t kidding
Targeting democracy, Ted Cruz bristles at criticism of his antics
A fresh look at the ‘big lesson’ Collins wanted Trump to learn
McConnell’s plan unravels, GOP splinters over anti-election scheme
Trump creates a sequel to ‘I would like you to do us a favor, though’
What the Georgia runoff election means for the South, and America
5 tips to land your dream job in 2021
Trump allies shouldn’t be sworn into office until cleared of their own claims of election fraud