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The goal of a reconciled and unified America won’t be easy.
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Pray that luck is on our side for this one.
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Republican governors shouldn’t rely on “personal responsibility” alone.
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The defeat of Proposition 16 portends a bleak future for race-conscious practices.
It was a Trumpian illusion that this group’s global power would vanish.
They did seek it long and hard but they found it not.
Mike Pompeo is trying to pull off a tricky balancing act. He’s not the only one.
Facts matter, and there are some important distinctions to draw when deciding whether public criticism of attorneys is out of bounds.
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In the next crisis, the supply-chain shortages could be in electric transformers or rare earths or basic computer components — and we’d better be ready.
  • 2 days ago
This new policy will encourage fast, sloppy investigations and prosecutions.
  • 3 days ago
The clearest mandate to come out of the 2020 election was the clear message that Americans want to control their own lives.
  • 3 days ago
Instead of allowing insiders to hijack the message sent by voters in both parties, we should listen to those voters and deliver real solutions to the problems we face.
  • 3 days ago
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Health systems are on the brink of being overwhelmed, and strong action is needed to prevent thousands of deaths.
Drug policy should be based on evidence and the principles of public health.
If anyone deserves to be frustrated, it is the president-elect.
Under a Biden administration, a thaw becomes much more possible.
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Their success outside Northern Virginia should show a path forward — and serve as a warning to Democrats.
Even if renters aren’t removed from their homes, the damage is done.
  • Nov 6
We expect to see real progress from the 2021 legislative session.
  • Nov 6
There will be no rest for the weary because, once the presidential race is settled, campaigns for the commonwealth's statewide races begin.
  • Nov 4
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