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Democrats' Twin Voting Rights Bills

Amid a tsunami of state restrictions on voting, congressional Democrats are resting their hopes on two landmark pieces of legislation, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act — and their thin majorities may depend on them.

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Wednesday 10.20.21

What’s Really Going On With Global Supply Chain Issues?

Monday 10.18.21

Why Are Celebrities Being Sued For Posting Photos of Themselves?

Tuesday 10.12.21

America’s Leaders Are Even Older Than You Think

Tuesday 10.12.21

Can New York Comic Con Survive COVID?

Friday 10.08.21

Latin & Hispanic Contributions Through History

Tuesday 10.05.21

The Debt Ceiling: Uniquely American Bullsh*t

Friday 10.01.21

Live Music: From During The Pandemic To Now

Thursday 09.30.21

Red States' Abortion Laws Are Disregarding Women's Rights

Friday 09.24.21

Even If You're Not Depressed, You May Be "Languishing"

Thursday 09.23.21

A Red State Strategy Kept California Blue

Friday 09.17.21

The Former Senators Cashing In As Lobbyists

Monday 09.13.21

Bizarre 9/11 Fight Night With Trump

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Democrats have unveiled two proposals to fund Biden’s spending plan: 1) A billionaires’ tax — which would apply to roughly 700 people in the U.S. 2) A 15% corporate minimum tax — to win over Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

Dems Unveil Two Key Spending Proposals

NYT columnist Nicholas Kristof has been writing about the poverty system, education, women's rights and US immigration for 20 years. Now, he's eying a run for Oregon governor. Will he jump into the race? And why? He joins The Recount Daily Pod to explain what crucial issues are at stake at Oregon and across the country.

Nicholas Kristof Could Be The Next Oregon Governor

Sen. Cruz (R-TX) defends parents giving Nazi salutes at school board meetings, saying they are nonviolent and protected.

While COVID cases are declining in *all* regions, COVID deaths are 6x higher in the reddest tenth of the U.S. than the bluest tenth.

The Red/Blue Disparity in COVID Deaths

Rep. AOC (D-NY) proposes new Social Security reforms by making the wealthy pay their fair share: “It’s pretty simple.”

Was the call always coming from inside the House? January 6th organizers say they participated in dozens of planning meetings with sitting members of Congress and former White House staff.

Bombshell New Report: GOP Lawmakers Helped Plan 1/6

Andrew Yang rose to the national political stage by drawing attention to the concept of Universal Basic Income. But two Democratic campaigns later — the 2020 presidential race and the 2021 New York City mayoral race — Andrew Yang has decided to leave the Democratic Party and start the Forward Party. Yang joined The Recount Daily Pod to discuss the Party's vision and which voters he hopes to attract.

Why Andrew Yang Left The Democratic Party

VP Harris pushes Biden’s climate agenda: “You don’t wanna watch sausage be made ... unless you’re a vegan, of course.”