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Why the Minimum Wage Hike Belongs in the COVID Relief Bill
Let's start with an important statement laid out by Paul Krugman over a month ago: "There is indeed a radical party in America, one that, aside from hating democracy, has crazy ideas about how the world works [...]
American Rescue Plan
Here's a quick summary of what's in Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan -- and what shouldn't be added. What's in the American Rescue Plan Get $1,400 direct relief checks to Americans, on top of $600 checks previously approved for [...]
Democrats Battle for Democracy
An Arizona perspective on the filibuster: It need not be all or nothing, but Congress needs to do big things. Eric Levitz published an intriguing article in The New Yorker this week. He opens with this: For [...]
50 Things That Are Better Already
Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post Columnist President Biden has not completed his first week in office, but already there is much to celebrate. Let’s count the ways: 1. You can ignore Twitter 2. The White House briefing room is not an [...]
Blackman and Barton Clueless About the Constitution
Our LD-6 State Representative Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, jumped right into the new legislative session pushing his number one priority -- which is no one else's as people die, lose their jobs and homes, and suffer in isolation [...]
Open Letter to Senators Sinema and Kelly
January 17, 2021 Senator Kyrsten SinemaSenator Mark KellyUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. Dear Senators: On January 6th, our nation’s Capitol was attacked by a mob of armed insurrectionists. This was a horrible moment for us all. Both of [...]