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January 12, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Fighting back

Fighting back But how far will the Senate go to pass voting reforms? Once again, our apologies for the delay in receiving THE TOPLINE. You'll find yesterday's issue, "Fighting Back," published here. If you have any problems accessing the issu…

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January 12, 2022 at 4:14 AM

An update on The Topline

An update on The Topline It's us, not you Despite our best efforts, unforeseen technical problems prevented us from sending you THE TOPLINE today, Jan. 11. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will send it along as soon as we can. In the me…

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January 7, 2022 at 10:20 PM

'Firm, resolute, and unyielding in our defense'

'Firm, resolute, and unyielding in our defense' On solemn anniversary, Biden's fiery speech stands out Though many on the right suggest otherwise, Jan. 6 really was a big deal. But as awful as it was, it is not what physically happened to the…

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January 4, 2022 at 10:15 PM

On a mission

On a mission A year after Jan. 6, more progress toward accountability Welcome back! Happy 2022. We return on a big week—the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. As our readers know, here at THE TOPLINE, we write often abou…

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December 21, 2021 at 9:45 PM

America prepares for a new year

America prepares for a new year And another coronavirus surge No matter how you celebrate, a season of joy is upon us. Our wish for you this holiday is for time—to spend in the company of loved ones, to enjoy precious moments of peace and hap…

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December 17, 2021 at 10:00 PM

All the president's men

All the president's men Insurrection investigation points to House members' involvement President Biden's pledge to renew democracy, in part through the recent Summit for Democracy, held on Dec. 9-10, is heartening. After all, democracies by …

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December 14, 2021 at 9:45 PM

'It has gone too far and gotten out of hand'

'It has gone too far and gotten out of hand' Trump allies begged him to take action on Jan. 6 The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted last night to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress, referr…

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December 10, 2021 at 9:19 PM

Two steps closer to accountability

Two steps closer to accountability Trump's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day It's easy—too easy—these days to point out the Dividers in Washington. They get a lot of attention and for all the wrong reasons. And while it's important th…

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December 7, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Biden warns Putin on Ukraine

Biden warns Putin on Ukraine U.S. won't tolerate 'significant aggressive moves' Reflecting this week on the career of former Republican Sen. Bob Dole, who passed away on Sunday, one can't help but wonder what his position—or the position of a…

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December 3, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Crisis averted. For now

Crisis averted. For now Congress reaches deal to fund government through February It is all too easy to believe or assume the worst about other political "tribes." Tribalism can even go so far as to make people believe those in the other poli…

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November 30, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Here we go again

Here we go again Are we ready for Omicron? Welcome back. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. In the brief time since our last issue of THE TOPLINE, the status of the global coronavirus pandemic has changed dramatically. A new variant of concer…

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November 24, 2021 at 8:05 PM

The week in review

The week in review Happy Thanksgiving to all! This Thanksgiving, we'd like to express our deepest appreciation to all of our TOPLINE readers. In an era when our foundational principles are being put to the test in unprecedented ways, your com…

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November 23, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Send in the clowns

Send in the clowns Roger Stone and Alex Jones subpoenaed Recent talks and speculation that Donald Trump could be elected Speaker if Republicans win the House sounds like another troll under the bridge. But these talks must be taken seriously.…

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November 22, 2021 at 9:20 PM

The Rittenhouse aftermath

The Rittenhouse aftermath Controversial verdict has wide repercussions Here at THE TOPLINE, we deliver the pro-democracy take on all the news of the day, but today, we have some news of our own. Beginning next week, we're introducing a new pu…

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November 19, 2021 at 8:04 PM

The week in review

The week in review Democracy fights back Today, the House passed the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act, which, if enacted, would represent the largest expansion of the social safety net in decades. One Democrat and all Republicans voted ag…

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November 18, 2021 at 9:35 PM

So what's next?

So what's next? Jan. 6 committee plans its next moves Paul Gosar, now rightly censured by the House of Representatives, is the epitome of a Divider. Defiantly defending his thuggish video yesterday, he's just one of a sadly long line of elect…

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November 17, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Time to go, Gosar

Time to go, Gosar House decides when enough is enough Virginia's off-year gubernatorial election has thrust the state into the national spotlight. Glenn Youngkin's victory is sending Democrats into a frenzy to understand how they lost a state…

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November 16, 2021 at 9:45 PM

'Democrats and Republicans can come together and deliver results'

'Democrats and Republicans can come together and deliver results' Biden signs infrastructure bill into law For years, Trump allies have scoffed at congressional subpoenas and thwarted attempts by Congress to perform its constitutional checks …

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November 15, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Bannon surrenders

Bannon surrenders Former Trump adviser appears in court Is it just me, or does it feel like 2021 just began? But here we are closing in on the last month and a half of the year. And what a year. Though it's been filled with its share of bad n…

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November 12, 2021 at 8:05 PM

The week in review

The week in review More frustrations for House select committee Two developments this week show why the rule of law is so central to our democracy. In the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, a young man is being tried for killing two people with a gun …

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November 11, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Prices and virtues

Prices and virtues Inflation threatens economic recovery On Veterans' Day, the nation honors those who have defended American democracy through their service. So it's a fitting day to also acknowledge America's role as a global democratic ins…

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November 10, 2021 at 9:20 PM

They got served

They got served Miller, McEnany among latest subpoena recipients The Republican civil war has now boiled over into infrastructure, after Congress passed a monumental bill last week that gave President Biden a win his predecessor desperately w…

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November 9, 2021 at 8:15 PM

'Sick behavior'

'Sick behavior' GOP congressman posts violent anime Paul Gosar just made the case against re-electing him better than perhaps anyone could. Nothing says "divider" more than threatening violence against one's colleagues, but that's exactly wha…

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November 8, 2021 at 9:04 PM

Infrastructure! Finally!

Infrastructure! Finally! Biden and Dems get a much-needed win Funeral services for Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of State and chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were held on Friday at Washington National Cathedral. Among the many testi…

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November 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM

The week in review

The week in review A clarifying election Elections are nothing if not clarifying. The results of this week's elections sent a clear message to Democrats: moderate and get doable things done. After a relatively successful spring, Democrats ove…

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November 4, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Not all bad news for Democrats

Not all bad news for Democrats New Jersey stays blue For political observers and operatives, the takeaways from Tuesday's elections go deeper than the Democrats' very bad day in Virginia, New Jersey, and (yes, really) Long Island, New York. N…

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November 3, 2021 at 8:15 PM

GOP gains on Election Day

GOP gains on Election Day Some surprises and many lessons to be learned For pro-democracy Republicans and right-leaning independents, there's good news to take away from yesterday's elections. First and foremost, overall voter turnout was hig…

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November 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Biden's climate goals come into focus

Biden's climate goals come into focus Global climate talks continue in Glasgow In the wake of huge voter turnout in the 2020 election, the big lie that the election was stolen, and the attempt to overturn the election, more than 400 bills hav…

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November 1, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Biden and his agenda move forward

Biden and his agenda move forward Progress made at G20 and in Congress Why wasn’t federal law enforcement better prepared for Jan. 6? It’s a question that’s been asked repeatedly over the past 10 months. Anyone who follows politics on social …

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October 29, 2021 at 7:05 PM

The week in review

The week in review Biden struggles for a win While Republicans in states all over the country continue to spread the Big Lie, others have boldly used their position to speak truth and uphold the integrity of our elections. As Donald Trump des…

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October 28, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Do we have a deal?

Do we have a deal? Congress closes in on a historic vote Nearly a year ago, Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by 7 million votes, largely on the strength of Republican and right-leaning independent voters who chose principle over party at the b…

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October 27, 2021 at 8:20 PM

Haunting the House

Haunting the House The GOP 'Dividers' bedeviling Congress Today, almost five and a half years after the hashtag #NeverTrump began trending on Twitter, the Renew America Movement has moved beyond debating what should be done about Donald Trump…

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October 26, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Cooperating

Cooperating Former WH staffers talking to Jan. 6 committee Last week, Senate Republicans filibustered the Freedom to Vote Act, a compromise bill aimed at getting Republican support. Unfortunately, the plan did not work. By filibustering the v…

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October 25, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Insurrectionists in the House

Insurrectionists in the House Jan. 6 planners had some help from the inside It's going to be a key week for President Biden, who's been shedding political capital for months. With his approval ratings underwater, he will be looking to stop th…

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October 22, 2021 at 8:04 PM

The week in review

The week in review Bannon in contempt, voting rights bill in limbo Yesterday, the House voted on a resolution as to whether Steve Bannon should be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select comm…

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October 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Senate Republicans just say no

Senate Republicans just say no GOP squashes Freedom to Vote Act Our two major political parties are more polarized than they've been in a century. The extremes now dominate our politics and seek to weaponize government power against fellow Am…

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October 20, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Bye bye, Bannon?

Bye bye, Bannon? Contempt of Congress charges could put Steve in the slammer Last week, the man largely believed to be behind wild claims of satanic blood drinking cults throughout the U.S. government, announced that he is running for Congres…

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October 19, 2021 at 8:49 PM

A 2022 shakeup?

A 2022 shakeup? Where will the pieces fall after the midterms? Republicans are experiencing some unintended consequences of the Big Lie that could have ramifications for control of Congress in 2022. A panicked email from Rep. Marjorie Taylor …

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October 18, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Democracy on the line

Democracy on the line Senate tees up vote on Freedom to Vote Act By now, you've probably heard about the Renew America Movement's release of a list of "Renewers" that the organization has endorsed in the 2022 elections. (If you missed the new…

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October 18, 2021 at 6:03 PM

REMINDER: Help Pass the Freedom to Vote Act

Dear John, The Senate is going to vote on the Freedom to Vote Act this week. We need you to call or send a message to your Senators and urge them to vote yes on the Freedom to Vote Act.  You can call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your Senator’s office…

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October 15, 2021 at 7:19 PM

The week in review

The week in review Jan. 6 committee makes moves, Congress still stalled Our incorrigible tribalism is not what's driving today's illiberalism. Just because liberalism does not allow us to indulge our "natural" tribal side in public institutio…

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October 15, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Help Pass the Freedom to Vote Act

Dear John, The Senate is going to vote on the Freedom to Vote Act next week. We need you to call or send a message to your Senators and urge them to vote yes on the Freedom to Vote Act.  You can call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your Senator’s office…

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October 14, 2021 at 8:20 PM

'There have to be consequences'

'There have to be consequences' Criminal contempt charges coming for Steve Bannon Renewing America begins with renewing our politics. That means standing up for courageous, unifying leaders and against the extremists and dividers on the 2022 …

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October 13, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Come on back in

Come on back in U.S. to reopen borders to the vaxxed Which comes first for members of Congress: their oath to the Constitution or the demands of their constituents? Of course, ideally it should be both. But what if it isn't? Wyoming Rep. Liz …

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October 12, 2021 at 7:05 PM

It's all about elections

It's all about elections Elections remain a nationwide focus, in more ways than one For anyone who still cares about traditional Republican values and who is concerned about overreach by progressive Democrats, this was a difficult weekend. At…

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October 8, 2021 at 7:15 PM

The week in review

The week in review More subpoenas, Facebook's woes, and a challenge to Mike Lee For nearly five years, it has been my honor to work with Stand Up Republic to help build a vibrant democracy movement in America. We've fought against difficult o…

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October 8, 2021 at 1:23 AM

New beginnings for an old mission

John, For nearly five years, it has been my honor to work with you in the Stand Up Republic community to help build a vibrant democracy movement in America. We’ve fought against difficult odds, made a principled stand for America, and ultimately won the day for truth and decency. Our …

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October 7, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Subverting justice

Subverting justice The Senate releases its report on the 2020 election Earlier this week, co-founder of the Renew America Movement Miles Taylor sat down with former Maryland Lt. Governor and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele.…

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October 6, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Redistricting...or gerrymandering?

Redistricting…or gerrymandering? As Congress dithers, the states are hard at work What happened to Nikki Haley? The former governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations once appeared to be one of the brightest lights in…

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October 5, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Georgia on a fast train

Georgia on a fast train Criminal probe of ex-POTUS speeds up Very good news out of Utah today. Evan McMullin is running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate. In his tweet announcing his campaign, he wrote, "America has reached a cr…

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