Bipartisanship
Americans Want a Bipartisan COVID Plan
Just as Democrats must work with Republicans, Republicans must work with Democrats.
Crowns All Around: The Transitional Presidents Who Failed To Unite America
For both Biden and Trump, the inability to rein in their administrations from pursuing partisan goals over the will of a majority of Americans is the recipe that has allowed for much of the chaos now afflicting our political system.
The Conservative Case for a $15 Minimum Wage
On the current federal minimum wage, workers earn less per hour in real dollars than their counterparts did 50 years ago.
Stand-alone $1,400 Stimulus Check Bill Offered by Bipartisan Reps
The proposed bill would provide a direct payment of $1,400 to adults and an additional $1,400 to any dependents.
Biden Refuses to Reduce $1,400 Stimulus Checks, Bend to GOP's Smaller Plan
"What Republicans have proposed is either to do nothing or not enough," the president said after his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package was passed by the Senate on Friday morning.
Biden Can't—and Shouldn't—Govern From the Center
There is no middle ground between lies and facts. There is no halfway point between civil discourse and violence. There is no midrange between democracy and fascism.
Republican "F**kers", Biden's Chief of Staff Says In Conversation On Unity
"I'm not saying they're not a bunch of f--kers. Mitch McConnell is terrible," Jen O'Malley Dillon said in a new interview with Glamour.
Bernie Sanders Slams Bipartisan COVID Proposal for Lack of Stimulus Checks
"We cannot go home until there [are] strong unemployment benefits plus $1,200 per adult, $500 per kid for every working person and family in this country," said the senator from Vermont.
What Better Start for Bipartisanship and Healing Than Lowering Drug Costs?
President Trump just issued an executive order lowering drug costs. Congress should follow his lead.
No Party Can Rule Forever. Political Empathy is Key to America's Survival
Both political parties are selling a partisan illusion: that they'll win big, crush the other side, and control Washington's policy levers forever. But America does not—and cannot—work this way.
Second $1,200 Stimulus Check Included in Proposal From Centrist Lawmakers
The Problem Solvers Caucus proposed a $1.52 trillion package in hopes of breaking Congress stalemate over coronavirus relief funds.
Bipartisan HACT Act Couldn't Come at a Better Time
Congress is on the brink of passing a very important piece of cybersecurity legislation.
Schools Open Part Days? Extend Child Care, Get Parents Back to Work
Parents will need after-school child care in order to return to work.
Capitalism Must Prioritize the Dignity of Labor
There is a rising bipartisan awareness of how forward-thinking capitalism must focus on labor dignity and workers' rights.
Lawmakers Debut WOOFF Act to Protect Animals on Planes
Nothing brings Democrats and Republicans together like unbridled outrage at United Airlines.
Trump Impeachment Vote to Take Place Friday
The articles of impeachment will show "how the president's hateful comments can impact policy," Al Green said.
McConnell Once Said Bills Needed Bipartisan Support
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has different rules for Republicans and Democrats when it comes to passing legislation.
The Swamp Will Sink Trump's Goal of Tax Reform
Despite some bipartisan momentum, special interests, popular deductions and a lack of advance work likely will doom the president's efforts to simplify the American tax system.
Capitol Police Star at Congressional Baseball Game
The game was played in the shadow of Wednesday's shooting that left Louisiana Representative Steve Scalise in critical condition.
At Bipartisan Summit, Donald Trump Gets Cool Reception
Along with other presidential hopefuls, the candidate delivers a surreal speech to the No Labels group.
Opinion: Forget Bipartisanship. Expect More Gridlock
The Midterms didn't settle much. Republican talk of "compromise" means doing things their way.