Clinton Has Stolen the GOP’s Clothes

The five-year “bipartisan” budget deal is really a stunning ratification of Republican values, goals and politics. Barring a massive (and improbable) recession, the deal promotes a political era of prolonged Republican dominance. Not only are its core elements–budget balance, tax cutting, reductions in social insurance–long-standing Republican goals, but President Clinton did the Republicans the further … Read more

The Nation – News from Aug. 4, 1987

The White House is expected to name a successor to Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige before Congress recesses Friday, according to international trade sources. But White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said that “no final decision” had been made. Leading an unconfirmed list of candidates is Joe M. Rodgers, who is ambassador to France. Baldrige died in … Read more

Computer Trouble in the Voting Booth

Re “State Blocks Digital Voting,” May 1: Why was it even considered in the first place? It’s too complex and asks for problems, even apart from the possibility of hidden dishonesty. The system we used at the last election was fine, we thought. It was the traditional card, but with an ink-dot marker instead of … Read more

The mouth of misogyny

I: Is he really saying that? You don’t usually get congratulated on Tom Leykis’ syndicated radio show unless you’re, say, a caller describing the way you talked your unexpectedly pregnant girlfriend into having an abortion — and then dumped her. Or unless you’re a woman with a lascivious tale to share, like the law clerk … Read more

Jill Biden’s swing through Southern California: Fundraisers, protesters and a stop at SoulCycle

First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner Saturday at the Fairmont Century Plaza. (Richard Shotwell / Invision/Associated Press) Championing President Biden’s support for the LGBTQ community and women’s health, First Lady Jill Biden took a swing through Southern California over the weekend, amid dueling protests over the president’s handling … Read more

Vice President Harris and Guatemalan leader Arévalo discuss immigration

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo shakes hands with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at the National Palace in Guatemala City on Thursday. (Santiago Billy / Associated Press) Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed Bernardo Arévalo, the newly elected president of Guatemala, to the White House on Monday to praise his battle against corruption and promote their … Read more

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