Democrats Try to Build Back (A Bit) Better
An agreement on drug pricing, climate spending, and tax increases would make the president’s legislative record look a lot more robust.
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What Comes After Roe?
Two Atlantic writers on the future of abortion access in America
Is Biden a Man Out of Time?
Democrats have a growing sense of panic about conservative advances but are not seeing a president who shares their urgency.
America Is About to See Just How Pro-life Republicans Actually Are
After the fall of Roe, some abortion opponents think it’s time to focus on expanding America’s social safety net. Will the rest of their movement join them?
America Is Growing Apart, Possibly for Good
The great “convergence” of the mid-20th century may have been an anomaly.
The Surprising Voice Missing From Gun-Control Talks
Mark Kelly made his name advocating for new gun laws after his wife was shot, but he didn’t play a central role in the big Senate compromise that passed last night.
The Insurrectionist in the Flower Shop
Jenny Cudd might regret storming the Capitol. But she’s still pushing election conspiracies.
Does the Jason Kander Story Have a Third Act?
The once-future star of the Democratic Party is resurfacing with a memoir about mental illness. The question is whether it’s a prequel to his return to politics.
The Democrats’ New Spokesman in the Culture Wars
The left desperately needs someone to stand up to Republicans’ rights rollback. Is Gavin Newsom up to the task?
The January 6 Committee’s Most Damning Revelation Yet
Donald Trump’s plot to overturn the election was not a whisper, but a roar.