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January 25, 2021

Democrats Can Preach “Unity” and Still Kill the Filibuster

Why Joe Biden’s position on the issue doesn’t really matter

By Alex Pareene

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	Ban Trump and Break Up Facebook The Facebook Oversight Board should maintain the ban on the former president. Then Congress should regulate the enormous power the platform possesses.By Jacob Silverman

	Mitch McConnell Is Killing the Filibuster The Senate Minority Leader’s too-clever-by-half demands may push Democrats to throw over the Jim Crow–era relic once and for all.By Matt Ford

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