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July 7, 2023
Timothy Noah
The Bidenomics Winning Streak Continues: 209,000 Jobs Added
The economy is proving harder to push into recession than the Fed thought.
June 30, 2023
Prem Thakker
Joe Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Is Dead
The Supreme Court just blocked a debt forgiveness policy that helped tens of millions of Americans.
June 15, 2023
Prem Thakker
Republicans Declare Banning Universal Free School Meals a 2024 Priority
As states across the country move to make sure students are well fed, Republicans have announced their intention to fight back.
June 14, 2023
Prem Thakker
Republicans Are Bringing Back Their Plan to Gut Social Security and Medicare
A new budget proposal for the 2024 fiscal year makes sweeping cuts.
June 9, 2023
Kate Aronoff
How New York State Could Unlock Billions for Climate Finance
A bill being considered in Albany could fundamentally change the rules for private creditors—and stop them from milking poorer countries for money.
June 6, 2023
Timothy Noah
The Real Reasons Why Workers Are Producing Less
Blame Covid over the short term, lousy wages over the long.
June 2, 2023
Timothy Noah
The Biden Economy Keeps Growing—and the Experts Hate It
Another 339,000 jobs added in May. Doesn’t Biden understand the economy is supposed to suck?
June 1, 2023
Prem Thakker
Here Are the Three “Liberal” Senators Who Helped Republicans Block Biden’s Student Loan Relief
The senators, who ordinarily caucus with Democrats, voted against helping millions of people struggling with student debt.
May 31, 2023
Prem Thakker
Bernie Sanders Says He Cannot “in Good Conscience” Vote for Debt Ceiling Bill
“The future of the world is literally at stake,” the Vermont senator wrote in announcing his opposition.
May 31, 2023
Tori Otten
GOP Congressman Says Debt Bill Should Go After Low-Income Housing Too
With a House vote on the bill quickly approaching, Glenn Grothman is making one last attempt to cut even more social services.
May 31, 2023
Prem Thakker
“Moderate” Nancy Mace Goes on Steve Bannon’s Show to Complain About Debt Bill
Bannon, a white nationalist, thanked Mace for being “one of the leaders of having people grow a set.”
May 31, 2023
Tori Otten
“It’s Cruelty”: House Progressives Slam Debt Ceiling Bill as Vote Nears
“This never should have been the case in the first place,” said Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
May 30, 2023
Prem Thakker
GOP Congressman Admits Debt Ceiling Fight Was About Helping 2024 Republican Nominee
A national default is OK as long as Republicans win the White House, according to this logic.
May 30, 2023
Tori Otten
Here Are the House Republicans Expected to Vote Against the Debt Ceiling Deal
Kevin McCarthy does not have his entire party behind him.
May 30, 2023
Prem Thakker
Kevin McCarthy: We’re Putting Work Requirements on ... Kids?
That’s one way to sell your debt ceiling deal to the American public.
May 27, 2023
Jason Linkins
Will the Debt Ceiling Deal Mortgage the Democrats’ Future in Washington?
Lawmakers might once again forestall a debt default, but not without teaching the GOP that they can get away with holding the economy hostage.
May 26, 2023
Prem Thakker
Jamaal Bowman: Why Are We Negotiating With Economic Terrorists (Republicans)?
The New York representative does not see any need to negotiate with Republicans on the debt ceiling.
May 25, 2023
Indigo Olivier
Want to Cut Spending? Here’s How Much of Our Budget Is Going to the Military and Police
If Republicans are serious about wanting to reduce the debt, a new report shows exactly where they could start.
May 24, 2023
Pablo Manríquez
House Progressives Tear Into McCarthy, GOP Over Debt Limit Negotiations
“Sorry, bud,” AOC clapped back at McCarthy after he took a shot at her. “The only person here holding the entire U.S. economy hostage because they’ve completely lost control is you.”
May 24, 2023
Prem Thakker
GOP Lawmaker Erases Maxwell Frost’s Valid Point on Student Debt From the Record
Representative Virginia Foxx, a top recipient of cash from student loan companies and for-profit colleges, acted offended by Frost’s comments on student debt relief.
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