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Democrats and Republicans vie to be ‘the party of parents’Parents are rethinking the role government plays in their children’s education and opportunities. Both parties are striving to tap into that.
Democrats’ big problem: How to win without Trump to run againstFor the first time since 2016, Donald Trump was no longer at the center of things. And his relative absence seems to have helped Republicans – and hurt Democrats.
First LookMinneapolis voters choose to keep police but ‘reform must continue’In Minneapolis, a proposal to replace the city’s police department with a new agency was rejected by voters on Tuesday. The initiative came out of citywide discussions on police reform after the murder of George Floyd.
First LookWu and Pureval mayoral wins boost Asian American political presenceBoston and Cincinnati will for the first time in their histories have Asian American mayors at the helm. The wins, say analysts, show the growing power of the Asian American Pacific Islander voters and pave the way for a stronger pipeline into political office.
‘He poked mama bear’: Education clashes shape Virginia governor’s raceParental concerns over school closures and curriculum changes are making Virginia’s suburbs – which had been shifting Democratic – newly competitive.
First LookBoston mayoral race brings Arab American identity into focusAnnissa Essaibi George will face off against Michelle Wu on Tuesday in Boston’s mayoral elections. Ms. Essaibi’s campaign has highlighted the challenges of Arab Americans who struggle with racial definition in the United States.
The Explainer‘Does Facebook reward outrage?’ What leaked papers show the company knew.A Facebook employee secretly copied tens of thousands of pages of the company’s internal research. What do The Facebook Papers show?
First LookGerrymandering isn't just a GOP ploy. Dems in IL use it, too.Democrats in Illinois are redrawing political maps to secure congressional seats through the next decade. The new district maps could be pivotal as the party tries to hold on to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House.
Why Biden and the Democrats need a deal – nowThe course of Joe Biden’s presidency will likely be set by the fate of two signature bills in the coming days. Perceptions of Democratic incompetence could fuel a Republican wave.
First LookAs Biden leaves for global summit, a push to pass domestic billPresident Joe Biden plans to visit Capitol Hill Thursday to rally support for his pared-back social spending proposal before he departs for the United Nations climate summit in Scotland. The bill has faced significant cuts. What remains?
How should billionaires ‘pay their fair share’? Democrats can’t agree.Democrats say taxing the ultra-rich more would mark a big step toward a more equitable America, but there’s disagreement about how to do that.
First LookBiden looks to ‘wealth tax’ to fund plans. What would that mean?President Biden’s proposal to finance social spending through tax hikes on large corporations and wealthy Americans met with internal party resistance. Now he’s floating a new idea – a tax on the assets, not income, of billionaires.
First LookWisconsin audit confirms 2020 election results, looks to futureThe state of Wisconsin has completed one of two investigations into the results of the 2020 presidential election. The audit shows the elections were “safe and secure” and also makes recommendations for how the state could improve.
The ‘profound power’ of vote by mail: Evolving a new ritual of democracyOregon’s former secretary of state, who pioneered the practice there, says reducing logistical hurdles to voting is good for democracy.
Did Fauci mislead Congress? NIH letter deepens concerns.A lack of transparency has undermined trust in public health officials who are not only dealing with the current pandemic, but trying to understand how to prevent future ones.
First LookCalifornia proposes buffer between neighborhoods and oil drillingOn Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal to ban new oil and gas drilling within 3,200 feet of communities, a move that would create the largest buffer zone in the country. Over 2 million Californians, most low income, live within these zones.
‘Two different sides of a coin.’ Manchin, Sinema, and Democrats’ futureIf West Virginia represents the Democratic Party of the past, Arizona might represent its future. Can the White House find a compromise that appeals to both?
First LookTexas legislature passes new voting maps but lawsuit awaitsOn Monday, the Texas legislature approved new congressional district maps which will be finalized after Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on them. But civil rights groups have already filed a lawsuit, claiming the maps dilute minority votes.
Colin Powell: Public life, Volvos, and a poignant what ifOver two decades, Monitor reporter Peter Grier interviewed Colin Powell about everything from hope to his hobby fixing Volvos. He looks back on the life of a thoughtful and witty public servant – one whose sidelining took America down a different road.
First LookColin Powell remembered as 'a great public servant'Colin Powell, who died on Monday, had a distinguished career in the military – marked by becoming the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As secretary of state under George W. Bush, however, many feel he falsely led the U.S. into war with Iraq in 2003.
