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Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 6.30.21
House launches special Jan. 6 probe, ignoring GOP opposition
Kristi Noem’s immigration policy: Send privately-funded national guard troops to Texas.
Why Trump can’t stop directing his tantrums at other Republicans
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.21
Republicans balk at bill to protect federal independent watchdogs
Tracking the UFOs with Gideon Lewis-Kraus: podcast and transcript
Lacking a policy agenda, GOP’s McCarthy unveils ‘task forces’
Transcript: A Black officer and an activist’s honest conversation about police reform
Congress scrambles to help Afghan allies, shrugging off GOP opponents
Is a GOP megadonor funding a National Guard border deployment?
Why the vote to remove Confederate statues from the Capitol matters
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s marijuana statement isn’t about marijuana
Seattle’s heat wave makes our climate change catch-22 obvious
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 6.29.21
Facebook’s FTC court victory saves Instagram — but not Big Tech
Republicans hedge on participating in congressional Jan. 6 probe
Pride Month 2021: LGBTQ women in arts and entertainment who are paying it forward
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.29.21
As climate crisis intensifies, (some) Republicans take an interest
In the aftermath of Covid-19, Gen Z women are re-evaluating their careers
Arizona’s Gosar pushes his luck with white nationalist connection
Ron Johnson won’t curtail his reckless rhetoric on vaccines
Despite his ‘rehabilitation tour,’ Barr can’t escape his record
Fearing charges, Trump Org attorneys meet with prosecutors
Biden’s defense of new airstrikes in Iraq and Syria is weak
Britney Spears’ conservatorship and America’s fight for disability rights
Toyota stands out with contributions to anti-election Republicans
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.28.21
Angels no more: Can Victoria’s Secret rebrand from unattainable sexy to empowering?
Arizona Republicans strip power from Democratic Sec. of State
McConnell acts as if he can call the shots on infrastructure
Senate Dems make a little history with judicial confirmations
Barr takes new steps to discredit election conspiracy theories
While undermining democracy, Trump falsely claims he’s saving it
GOP’s ‘critical race theory’ astroturfing is the new tea party
Rudy Giuliani’s law license suspension likely won’t teach him much
Is Pride 2021 forgetting its anti-police violence roots?
Britney Spears’ testimony validated #FreeBritney — and condemned the 2000s
Why DOJ’s Georgia election lawsuit is a warning shot to SCOTUS
Poll: What do you think about corporations capitalizing on Pride Month?
Do you think Britney Spears will be freed from her conservatorship?
Michigan GOP shoot down Trump’s big election lie — sort of
This Pride Month, LGBTQ people deserve gay rights, not a temporary logo
Icon Rebecca Minkoff’s advice for pandemic-fatigued women? Stop asking for permission
How I went from elite gymnast to global brand president of Levi’s
Justice Dept takes aim at Georgia GOP’s voter-suppression law
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.25.21
Republican leaders advise members to ‘lean into the culture war’
Derek Chauvin’s new trial ask was denied. Now comes sentencing.
Many managers lack confidence and empathy. Here’s how to cultivate both.
Why Graham is rejecting a bipartisan deal he helped negotiate
Pence: Overturning election results would’ve been ‘un-American’
‘Pressure is building’ to scrap Congress’ summer break
Infrastructure deal is the start, not the end, of a tough process
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 6.24.21
Court suspends Giuliani’s law license over bogus fraud claims
Trump asking if DOJ could investigate ‘SNL’ was a dictator move
Pelosi announces Select Committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack
Britney Spears’ IUD testimony was disturbing — and connects to a larger societal pattern
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.24.21
Why Feinstein’s skepticism about filibuster reform is so flawed
Another GOP voter accused of casting a ballot for a dead relative
A Black officer and an activist’s honest conversation about police reform
White House denounces the idea of a ‘Ford F-150 tax’
Why Ron DeSantis’ new anti-‘indoctrination’ scheme is so absurd
Michigan GOP shreds Trump’s 2020 theories (but there’s a catch)
Supreme Court’s swearing cheerleader case is a win for students — but questions remain
U.N. climate change report vindicates Biden’s climate infrastructure plan
Carl Nassib just became the only openly gay active NFL player. He won’t be for long.
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 6.23.21
Educating the internet with Natalie Wynn: podcast and transcript
Transcript: This Juneteenth, Washington, D.C. residents say there’s no freedom without statehood
‘Something needs to change’: Conventional wisdom on filibusters shifts
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.23.21
Trump hired Ivanka and Jared Kushner. Time for Biden to reverse the trend.
Did Trump press the Justice Dept to push back against comedians?
GOP’s Susan Collins balks at ATF nominee for the wrong reason
On cocaine policy, Cotton has the right question but wrong answer
How this ex-sales exec found a wildly successful, second career in hypnotherapy
‘This fight is far from over’: Dems eye next steps on voting rights
What McConnell considers ‘the biggest lie’ in American politics
The GOP filibuster of the For the People Act shows they’re afraid to debate voting rights
New York mayoral primary election was absolutely perfect chaos
America’s Catholic bishops are trying to punish Biden for his stance on abortion
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 6.22.21
How America’s Covid guidance is a threat to children
What to expect as the Senate takes up voting rights reforms
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.22.21
Catholic bishops take a provocative shot in Biden’s direction
GOP chatter about possibly electing Trump as House Speaker grows
White House relies on math to push back against new gas taxes
Why Trump’s latest rhetorical shot at Mike Pence matters
Why Republican talking points on gas prices are so embarrassing
The right-wing freakout about ‘critical race theory’ began in the 1960s
Chris Jones’ Arkansas campaign ad shows how extraordinary Black politicians must be
Why Tucker Carlson is blaming the FBI for the Capitol riot
Women who inspire: LGBTQ+ founders leading in beauty and fashion
Even now, most GOP voters still reject legitimacy of Biden’s win
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.21.21
GOP backs away from ‘insurrection’ label, despite using it before
Sinema’s case against the filibuster isn’t getting any better
Women are bearing the brunt of the student debt crisis — Covid-19 made it worse
Dems eye new plan to circumvent Republicans on Medicaid expansion
Biden taps another official who’d been targeted by Team Trump
Why the new ‘controversy’ over Ukraine aid isn’t controversial at all
How Arizona’s 2020 election ‘audit’ went from comedy to tragedy
Happy Father’s Day to America’s scared, excited, unorthodox dads
Ted Cruz’s erroneous definition of critical race theory explains white America
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s cyberbullying saga reminds us none of us are innocent
Juneteenth is an opportunity for America to reckon with its racial wealth gap
American Samoans are the latest victims of these ignorant Supreme Court rulings
Justice Dept reminds red state it can’t ignore federal gun laws
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.18.21
The Supreme Court says LGBTQ rights are less important than ‘religious freedom’
Meet the only dancer over 50 who auditioned for — and got cast in — ‘In the Heights’
The right rediscovers its admiration for Vladimir Putin
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling, what’s next for the ACA?
Driving a wedge between House Republicans and law enforcement
As Dems run short on time, why not scrap the August break?
Why it matters that the GOP rejected Manchin’s voting rights offer
Chuck Schumer’s two-track infrastructure plan is a multitrillion-dollar wager
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 6.17.21
Why the GOP wants Stacey Abrams as the face of Joe Manchin’s election compromise
Juneteenth becomes national holiday, brushes off GOP opponents
The Supreme Court saved Obamacare, but it’s only part of the battle
Fla. Republican reportedly eyed ‘hit squad’ for congressional rival
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.17.21
Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in anti-discrimination case
Can I ask my co-workers if they’ve been vaccinated?
Affordable Care Act survives Supreme Court challenge (again)
This Juneteenth, Washington, D.C. residents say there’s no freedom without statehood
An unintended problem with the GOP’s new Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
Ernst: Dems governing on their own risks making the GOP ‘upset’
Joe Manchin jolts voting rights debate with new compromise pitch
Texas’ ban on critical race theory in schools proves the GOP still doesn’t understand MLK’s message
What Joe Biden’s snap at a CNN reporter in Geneva really revealed
The FBI says the Capitol riot was ‘terrorism.’ Democrats (and Republicans) should, too.
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 6.16.21
Biden’s new domestic terrorism strategy is missing a big piece
House GOP’s Stefanik tries to defend Trump’s DOJ subpoenas scandal
Fighting back the virus with Andy Slavitt: podcast and transcript
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.16.21
Why it matters that Republicans keep flocking to Arizona’s ‘audit’
As pandemic claims 600,000 lives in US, talk of a commission grows
This is how Black women can be seen, heard and promoted at work
GOP leader vows to make Joe Biden a ‘half-term president’
Defying irony, GOP alleges White House ‘weakness’ toward Russia
Why 21 House Republicans balked at medals for Capitol police
It wasn’t just Trump — every U.S. president has gotten Putin wrong
New Trump emails show his election bullying reached DOJ’s leaders
What the Trump DOJ subpoenas and an NSA whistle-blower have in common
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 6.15.21
Texas governor’s not-so-new idea: a privately funded border wall
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.15.21
Why the Arizona AG’s aggressive Justice Dept pushback matters
Some Texas Democrats have a story to share with Joe Manchin
Women who inspire: LGBTQ execs leading in technology
US officials see QAnon adherents as an evolving security threat
Emails show Trump pushing DOJ to help with post-election scheme
Congress launches new investigation into Trump-era DOJ scandal
Southern Baptist Convention 2021 offers a Trump and critical race theory litmus test
The Senate’s summer plans: GOP filibusters on voting rights, gun control and more
Texas Republicans clearly didn’t read the election bill they almost passed
As McConnell effectively dares Senate Dems, will they respond?
How the power of listening changed this entrepreneur’s business model for the better
Why McConnell’s plans for future Supreme Court vacancies matter
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.14.21
Republicans eye new fees on electric-vehicle owners
Rand Paul latest in GOP to question ‘democracy and majority rule’
Why YouTube found it necessary to suspend Ron Johnson’s account
On global stage, Biden enjoys respect Trump could only dream of
As Trump-era Justice Dept scandal intensifies, Republicans shrug
Did DOJ target Trump enemies using improper subpoenas? We need to find out
Facebook is an easy target for Republican conservatives — but it’s all an act
Newsmax’s anti-Muslim freakout sums up Trump’s America
North Carolina plantation’s Juneteenth event underscores South’s historical whitewashing
Merrick Garland promises to defend voting rights the hard way
Transcript: Summer in the Black Hamptons: a refuge of freedom and joy
How this founder pushed past fear to build a tech retail empire
Despite reality, Trump falsely claims Don McGahn ‘exonerated’ him
A tale of two jackets: From Melania Trump to Jill Biden
Justice Department opens investigation into new Trump-era scandal
Why the ugly campaign against local poll workers matters
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.11.21
Republican governors face an unexpected problem: primary rivals
The voting rights ‘disaster’ Manchin fears is already unfolding
Despite threats, Feinstein does not see our democracy ‘in jeopardy’
Even now, Trump trusts Putin over leading U.S. officials
Trump’s Justice Dept. targeted congressional Dems in leak probe
Ilhan Omar was attacked for saying war crimes allegations should be investigated
Why taxing Jeff Bezos more won’t narrow the wealth gap
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 6.10.21
Black Americans have worse voting rights now than in 1965
The Democratic agenda and the fierce urgency of now
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.10.21
Why Republicans have taken a sudden interest in burrito prices
School’s out for summer: How parents can support their kids’ mental health
With Trump out, US’s global reputation improves ‘dramatically’
Summer in the Black Hamptons: a refuge of freedom and joy
Texas’ scandal-plagued state AG faces yet another investigation
Why McConnell’s rhetoric on voting rights sounds so familiar
The latest bipartisan talks to collapse: background checks
How the FBI’s most wanted Capitol rioters are being hunted online
Biden’s American Jobs Plan can’t afford to get any smaller
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 6.9.21
‘Bachelorette’ Katie Thurston didn’t need Chris Harrison. And neither do we.
Examining energy and evolution with Herman Pontzer: podcast and transcript
Garland’s Trump defamation lawsuit decision might be legally defensible. It’s also wrong.
Civil rights groups also can’t budge Joe Manchin on voting rights
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.9.21
Puerto Ricans are Americans. Biden needs to defend their rights.
How a passion for makeup turned this founder into one of America’s wealthiest self-made women
Report shows richest Americans paying almost nothing in income taxes
How did a bill to boost tech competitiveness with China pass?
The wrong guy to whine about the end of ‘the era of bipartisanship’
On infrastructure, Biden eyes Plan B (and perhaps Plan C)
Republican filibuster derails Dem bill to address gender pay gap
Manchin-like moderates are exactly why Democrats need to play hardball
Immigration, voting rights, police reform: Kamala Harris gets the hard jobs
Women who inspire: The LGBTQ execs leading at Fortune 500 companies
The NFL’s institutionalized racism is just one part of a massive problem
Senate Dems get to work confirming Biden’s court nominees
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.8.21
Accused Capitol rioter says he ‘bought into a pack of lies’
Lauren Leader on gender and racial equity, adoption, being a single mom amid Covid-19 and more
Team Trump is noticeably short on team members
Several Republican senators go to bat for Jan. 6 rioters (again)
Why it’s sensible to see voting rights as a national security issue
On voting rights and Republicans, Manchin has an arithmetic problem
Ted Cruz just gave donors a much louder voice in Washington
Joe Manchin’s focus on West Virginia could doom voting rights
Bigger than QAnon: Democrats can’t ignore the GOP’s holy war
How to judge a company’s real attitude toward diversity and inclusion
Putin’s Russia adopts Republican talking points on Jan. 6 riot
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.7.21
Why the White House rejected the GOP’s latest infrastructure offer
Biden, Obama take victory lap as ACA covers 31 million Americans
How Rep. Maria Salazar found her greatest success in her 50s
Trump pretends he’s ‘not the one trying to undermine democracy’
Meadows lobbied Justice Dept to help Trump’s post-election scheme
The fatal flaw(s) in Manchin’s case against the For the People Act
The Bush family evolved along with the GOP. George P. Bush is no exception.
Why Don McGahn’s Russiagate testimony isn’t a win for Congress
Trump’s August election reinstatement theory is even worse than it looks
The U.S. is donating 80 million vaccine doses. It can do way more.
Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump and why obstruction of justice matters
Transcript: White Tulsans kept the 1921 race massacre a secret. Now, it’s time to confront the past.
Louis DeJoy had a lot of red flags. The FBI’s investigation validates them.
Facebook’s announcement likely to hurt Trump’s fundraising schemes
How I went from patent attorney to Angelina Jolie’s Hollywood co-star
Why Trump’s utterly bonkers ‘reinstatement’ ideas matter
Biden’s trying to rescue America from Trump’s gaffes with his new anti-corruption memo
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.4.21
At long last, Trump’s former White House counsel to testify today
The unfortunate objective Joe Manchin prioritizes over governing
Why the GOP rejected Biden’s latest infrastructure concession
Job growth improves in May, but falls short of expectations
Pence clears a low bar with acknowledgement of Jan. 6 attack
Elizabeth MacDonough is secretly the Senate’s most effective politician
Covid-19 decimated Black women-owned businesses — Ayesha Curry wants to change that
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 6.3.21
‘How the Word Is Passed’ with Clint Smith: podcast and transcript
Donald Trump’s blog should have been a Substack newsletter
The RNC’s scandal-plagued finance team, four years later
Elie Wiesel essay contest winner is a 17 year old with a powerful voice
USPS’s Louis DeJoy reportedly faces new FBI investigation
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.3.21
Jobless claims cross another threshold, drop to pandemic-era low
Why George P. Bush’s new campaign in Texas stands out
White Tulsans kept the 1921 race massacre a secret. Now, it’s time to confront the past.
In Matt Gaetz probe, feds reportedly investigate obstruction, too
See Nancy Pelosi’s best advice for women: Know your why, know your what
Florida’s DeSantis relies on federal relief funds he opposed
For Arizona GOP, bonkers election ‘audit’ creates financial rewards
Texas’ attack on migrant children is all about Greg Abbott’s re-election
Michael Flynn’s ‘coup’ comment shouldn’t trigger a court-martial
The GOP is treating Jan. 6 the way white supremacists treated the Tulsa Race Massacre
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 6.2.21
On Senate dysfunction, Arizona’s Sinema makes a badly flawed pitch
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.2.21
Trump’s underwhelming blog ends with an embarrassing whimper
High stakes infrastructure talks reach ‘fish-or-cut-bait moment’
Know Your Value and Forbes releases its inaugural ’50 over 50′ list
As voting-rights advocates ‘panic,’ can the For the People Act pass?
FEC issues new punishment in Trump’s hush money scandal
Why the Dem’s big win in New Mexico’s special election matters
Republican senators killed the Capitol riot commission. But nobody wants to move on.
Donald Trump’s rebooted rallies have no place on your television
In HBO’s ‘Mare of Easttown,’ Kate Winslet show us the pain and power of caretaking
The French Open’s treatment of Naomi Osaka hurts athletes everywhere
With anti-election crusade, Trump reportedly has an endgame in mind
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.1.21
Trump appointee pushes ‘replacement’ theory from West Point post
Following GOP filibuster, Dems have options for Jan. 6 investigation
With Biden reshaping the USPS leadership, what’s next for DeJoy?
Mike Flynn, former Trump aide, appears to endorse military coup
Texas gov eyes retaliation after Dems derail voter-suppression bill
Kamala Harris: “I eat ‘no’ for breakfast”
Women over 50: Our time is now
Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes mimicked Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. The difference is she failed.