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Restaurants are hiring, but where are the workers?The economy created a surprisingly low 266,000 jobs in April. One reason: a tight supply of workers to staff reopening industries like restaurants.
When a lawmaker鈥檚 conscience clashes with the party lineRep. Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, has risked her political future by taking a stand against Donald Trump鈥檚 unproven claims of election fraud.
First LookLimits on voting are bad for the GOP too, say some RepublicansNew election restrictions on voting by mail and other voting processes backed by Republicans in several states could make it harder for older voters across the political spectrum to cast their ballots.聽Proponents argue the measures will boost public confidence in elections.聽
The 鈥榖ig lie,鈥� Liz Cheney, and the future of the Republican PartyThe GOP has made rejecting the results of the 2020 election central to the party鈥檚 future 鈥� with ramifications from voting laws to its own leadership.
[special project]Respect: Is it the glue a polarized nation needs?Respect is a core civic value to American democracy, but it can also be used as a tool of repression. How can it knit together a fractured nation?
First LookGOP continues to tighten voting laws despite corporate pressureRepublican lawmakers are moving ahead to tighten voting laws, making mail-in voting harder in several GOP-led states. Rebukes and statements from major corporations have done little so far to derail the proposals.
The ExplainerA debate over ending debate: Explaining the filibuster fightWith the Senate increasingly closely divided, frustration over the filibuster has grown. Is it an obstacle to progress or key to democracy?
World鈥檚 bankers take climate pledge. Will they follow through?The world needs an extra $1.6 trillion to $3.8 trillion per year to adapt and respond to climate change 鈥� making private sector money vital.
First LookIn Minnesota, strong civic duty helps retain Congress seatsOne state鈥檚 long history of civic engagement paid off in the 2020 census, helping it keep all of its congressional seats. Minnesotans, who had the highest rate of census participation, celebrated. 鈥淣ever try and defeat Minnesota in a paperwork contest,鈥� tweeted one.聽
Biden鈥檚 first 100 days: Promises kept, but challenges loomPresident Biden has followed through on many campaign promises 鈥� particularly on the pandemic. But he鈥檚 gotten relatively few bills through Congress.聽
Meet the gun owners who support (some) gun controlCould rise of suburban gun owner lead to compromise for gun safety?
First LookIn speech, Biden leans into spending, democracy, and a restartIn his address to Congress, U.S. President Joe Biden stressed the nation鈥檚 ongoing emergence from COVID-19 as proof that American democracy still works. He also laid out a $1.8 trillion spending bill that would invest in children, families, and education.
First LookNo, Joe Biden will not take away your hamburgers鈥淲hy doesn鈥檛 Joe stay out of my kitchen?鈥� asked Rep. Lauren Boebert from Colorado. For a week, conservative media outlets spread the lie that President Joe Biden wants to limit Americans to one hamburger a month as part of his climate agenda.
Biden redefined 鈥榖ipartisan.鈥� GOP moderates say it leaves them out.Can a bill be bipartisan if it passes with only Democratic votes? White House says yes, if it includes GOP ideas and Republican voters support it. GOP lawmakers aren鈥檛 so sure.
First LookWhy the GOP chose Tim Scott to respond to Joe BidenTim Scott is a Republican senator. He鈥檚 also Black and willing to talk about race 鈥� something national GOP leadership often downplays. Will Mr. Scott use his perch to deliver a strong message after Mr. Biden鈥檚 address to Congress?
First LookKamala Harris' first 100 days: A supportive second-in-commandVice President Kamala Harris used to be聽one of President Joe Biden鈥檚 rivals. Now, as she tackles some of the new administration鈥檚 toughest tasks, she has become a prominent advocate of 鈥� and contributor to 鈥� his policies.聽
The ExplainerWhy California鈥檚 governor is facing a recall vote. Three questions.The recall election is the first big test of how voters are feeling coming out of the worst health crisis in a century. Other governors are watching.
First LookBiden's address to Congress: How will he reach across the aisle?President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first speech to the U.S. Congress amid persistent political division. Many Republicans are expected to be absent, but the White House says the president鈥檚 focus will be on engaging with voters.
D.C. statehood: Advancing the cause of Democrats? Or democracy?Those pushing for statehood say it鈥檚 undemocratic for D.C. residents to have no voting members in Congress. Those opposed see a partisan power play.
First LookHouse to vote on Washington DC's bid for statehood, againLegislation that would make Washington D.C. a state is up again for a vote in the House. While proponents see D.C. statehood as an issue of democracy and even racial justice, opponents say it was not what the Founding Fathers intended.聽
