The Law that Can Bring Down the Capitol Attackers

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‌ ‌ ‌ Picks Of The Week The Law that Can Bring Down the Capitol Attackers Congressman Bennie Thompson and the NAACP are using the Ku Klux Klan Act to bring down the January 6 cabal. By Garrett Epps The Phony Conservative Attacks on Child Credits Joe Biden and Mitt Romney have interesting, important plans to help working mothers. Conservatives say this will reduce work. Oh, please. By Anne Kim How Merrick Garland Can Fix the DOJ’s Special Counsel Problem Bill Barr messed with independent investigators—and so can a future AG. Here’s how Garland can reform the way administrations investigate themselves. By Neil Kinkopf Congressional Republicans Who Want to Win Should Vote for COVID Relief It's no time for intransigence. History shows that—surprise—giving away a lot of money is kind of popular. By Bill Scher A Free Market Won’t Self-Correct the Disinformation Problem To stop the spread of lies and conspiracy theories, Congress should start by focusing on the media monopolies that give them an echo chamber. By Eric Cortellessa and Phillip Longman Why We Should Rethink Voting Rights from the Ground Up It’s not enough just to fight discrimination. The government needs to take affirmative steps to make voting easier. By Amel Ahmed Democrats Form a Circular Firing Squad  With the minimum wage, it’s time for them to turn the heat up on Republicans—not each other. By Bill Scher To Stay Strong Against Any White House, Congress Can’t Be at War With Itself  Civility isn’t just a quaint idea. In the perennial tug-of-war between the White House and Capitol Hill, it’s essential. By Chris Matthews The 2021 Kukula Award The Washington Monthly is thrilled to announce this year’s Kukula Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Book Reviewing. This national journalism prize honors the memory of Kukula Kapoor Glastris, the magazine’s longtime and beloved books editor. It celebrates the kind of serious, public affairs-focused book reviews that Kukula devoted herself to commissioning and editing—and the talented individuals who practice this undervalued craft. This spring, we will again honor two reviewers and their publications for exceptional book reviewing. We welcome and will give priority to reviews on works of politics, public affairs, history, and biography—the themes Kukula was most passionate about. Are you a reviewer or author?  Please help us spread the word or apply yourself for a chance to win a $1,000 prize and the admiration of your book-loving friends!  Submission deadline is April 2, 2021.  Find eligibility details and our easy entry form here. From the Magazine The Brutality of Boyhood Parenting in the age of #MeToo.  By Sarah P. Weeldreyer Support the Washington Monthly Help us stay ahead of the game when it comes to the big ideas that will make or break the fortunes of American liberalism in 2021 and beyond. Please consider making a donation or subscribing to our print magazine. © 2020 Washington Monthly, wholly owned by Washington Monthly Corporation, a District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Washington Monthly trademark is registered in U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Washington Monthly 1200 18th Street NW, Suite 330 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-955-9010 Fax: 202-955-9011

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