by Jake Johnson, staff writer "The only thing that is acceptable at the Social Security Administration is a new commissioner and a new deputy commissioner who believe in the system, the movement won't accept anything less."
by Kenny Stancil, staff writer "After four years of efforts to kill arms control and chase the false security of nuclear dominance, the U.S. is coming back to its senses," said one peace activist. "Unless you're a defense contractor, this is good news for everyone."
by Jake Johnson, staff writer "Democrats are in a fight; they just often don't act like they know it," says analyst Anand Giridharadas. "That has to change if this country is to be saved and Biden is to have a shot."
by Jake Johnson, staff writer "Directing his nominees and appointees to disclose detailed records of consulting work for businesses and foreign governments is the first step in helping restore faith in government."
by Kenny Stancil, staff writer "There is nothing for us to rework," said one of President Biden's Covid advisers. "We are going to have to build everything from scratch."
by Subhankar Banerjee This silence is disheartening because the biodiversity crisis is just as significant, just as expansive, just as severe, and just as consequential as the climate crisis.
by Robert C. Koehler Perhaps the racism and craziness are stunning enough for Biden to realize that centrist cliches and corporate obeisance are no longer adequate counters. They no longer hold their own against the possibility of fascism to come.
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