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Tag Archives: Congress
Policy Grab Bag: 3 Ways to Make Our Democracy More Representative
Three changes we can make to improve the way our democracy reflects the people: ranked choice voting, multi-member districts, and a national popular vote for president.
What Joe Manchin Wants To Do About Voting
A look at Sen. Manchin’s memo on voting and election legislation, and why Democrats should consider it.
An Explainer on the American Families Plan’s Pay-fors (with Charts)
How the White House proposes we pay for massive investments in child care, education, paid family leave, and more.
What’s the Deal with Reopening Schools?
Where things stand with schools reopening and COVID-19 in the U.S.
Diving into Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Notes on the rescue plan and what it includes.
A 2021 Policy Primer: Federal Level
Part 1: Some expectations and hopes for policy and legislation in 2021.
Our National Shame
Riots in D.C. Capitol this week were an act of terrorism. What does this say about the U.S.? What can be done?
Chestnuts Roasting on a Dumpster Fire: Best 101PC Posts of 2020 – The Wrap (12/19/20)
This week: A look back at some of this year’s 101PC posts.
Actually *Do* Cry for Us, Argentina – The Wrap (12/12/20)
AGs and FTC call Facebook a monopoly, Congress considers earmarks again, and Biden shares more cabinet picks.
The 101 Policy Corner 