Evan McMullin and Miles Taylor · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Introducing: A Call for American Renewal

Today, we’re forging a new path, assembling a common sense coalition to drive our politics back from the brink, or else to lay the foundations for a new political home in America.     Dear John, Yesterday House Republicans laid to rest any question about who they are and where t…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Something new is here

Something new is here It's a Call for American Renewal Have you had enough? Perhaps you reached that point long ago. Maybe on Jan. 6. Maybe in 2016. Maybe well before that. Whatever the case, you came to realize that you don't feel represente…

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May 12, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Liz Cheney ousted, but resilient

Liz Cheney ousted, but resilient Vows to fight on in defense of American democracy "Remaining silent and ignoring the lie emboldens the liar. I will not sit back and watch in silence while others lead our party down a path that abandons the r…

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May 11, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Not so Proud

Not so Proud Who was keeping an eye on the Proud Boys on Jan. 6? Since entering the White House, Joe Biden and his administration have focused on turning the page on the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is for 70% of the population to be vaccinate…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 9:59 PM

ICYMI: Announcing Our Electoral Reform Agenda

Last week, we were proud to announce our 2021 Electoral Reform Agenda — eight key reforms which, when taken together or individually, can improve our elections and thereby strengthen our power as citizens.     Dear John, In 2020, voters in key states such as Alaska, Colorado, Mi…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Hacked!

Hacked! Cyberattack on massive U.S. energy pipeline sparks state of emergency The GOP faces a reckoning this week. Ahead of Wednesday's vote on Liz Cheney's future in party leadership, two Republican governors—Larry Hogan of Maryland and Spen…

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May 7, 2021 at 7:30 PM

The week in review

The week in review Liz stands up, GOP stands down Liz Cheney is doing far more than refusing to lie. She's telling the truth about something fundamental to who we are as Americans—affirming that American democracy works. For all of her detrac…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 10:42 PM

Strengthening our Democracy Through Electoral Reforms

Today, we are proud to announce our 2021 Electoral Reform Agenda. Our Electoral Reform Agenda focuses on eight key reforms which, when taken together or individually, can improve our elections and thereby strengthen our power as citizens.     Dear John, In 2020, American voters …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Vaccines for the world

Vaccines for the world U.S. turns sights to fighting the pandemic abroad There have been so many dramatic would-be inflection points for the Republican Party over the last six years that I've frankly lost count. Each time, principled Republic…

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May 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Social media 1, Donald Trump 0

Social media 1, Donald Trump 0 The president who incited an insurrection will stay off Facebook a while longer It has been 119 days since Donald Trump was deplatformed, and today's ruling by Facebook's Oversight Board upheld the social media …

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May 4, 2021 at 8:15 PM

New goals, new hopes

New goals, new hopes Biden raises refugee cap and vaccination target At the risk of sounding like a broken record, we need to have a serious discussion about the GOP. Anyone who thought the insurrection nearly four months ago might at last tu…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Look out, Facebook and Twitter

Look out, Facebook and Twitter Florida bill would slap huge fines on social media companies for deplatforming politicians Democracy is fragile, and if not cared for, it can fail. Recent events such as the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and effo…

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April 30, 2021 at 7:05 PM

The week in review

The week in review Biden's address, Giuliani's legal woes, and more For more than 30 years, the prevailing attitude toward domestic policy in the U.S., even among some Democrats, was that the federal government does too much. Just over a deca…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Redoubling our commitment to democracy

As Americans, we have been blessed with the inheritance of a government of, by, and for the people. We are the last best hope of humankind on Earth. As custodians of liberty, we must stand tall in defense of these principles.     Dear John, Last night’s joint address to Congress…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 7:04 PM

100 days in

100 days in Biden delivers an audacious address to Congress President Biden delivered his first address to Congress last night, and he didn't shy away from proposing bold solutions to a range of national problems. What came across loud and cl…

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April 28, 2021 at 7:15 PM

A pandemic pill?

A pandemic pill? Pfizer says new Covid therapeutic is coming There was a time when party bosses in mythical smoke-filled back rooms made most of the decisions about their party's future—who would run in which races, what would their platform …

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April 27, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Population and power head south

Population and power head south Census shows declining population but red-state growth This week, we'll reach the 100-day mark for Joe Biden's presidency, a milestone that typically includes taking stock of a president's earliest successes an…

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April 26, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Vaccine? Check. Passport? Check

Vaccine? Check. Passport? Check International travel may return this summer President Biden will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress, essentially a State of the Union speech, on Wednesday evening and reach his 100th day i…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 7:05 PM

The week in review

The week in review Progress on policing, climate, infrastructure, and more Our lawmakers frequently fail to move legislative solutions through Congress due to rank partisanship. So when Democrats and Republicans work together, and government …

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April 22, 2021 at 7:29 PM

A 51st star on the flag?

A 51st star on the flag? House advances D.C. statehood bill Happy Earth Day, TOPLINE readers! As a fellow American, earthling, and someone who enjoys living on this planet, I hope to keep it inhabitable for a long time. Together we have spent…

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April 21, 2021 at 8:19 PM

'We still have work to do'

'We still have work to do' Guilty verdict seen as first step toward police reform The guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial came as a relief to millions across the country, as the justice so many Americans marched for over the past year f…

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April 20, 2021 at 7:20 PM

The nation waits

The nation waits Jury in Derek Chauvin trial deliberates Last night, former Vice President Walter Mondale passed away at the age of 93. Running for president in 1984, Mondale made history when he selected the first woman vice-presidential nom…

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April 19, 2021 at 7:15 PM

No new seats

No new seats Americans have different ideas about SCOTUS reform  Former President George W. Bush's ode to immigration in The Washington Post this weekend calls to mind a more positive take on immigration that most Americans shared not so long…

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April 16, 2021 at 8:44 PM

The week in review

The week in review Russian revelations, police confrontations, and more The Biden Administration imposed sanctions against dozens of Russian individuals and companies yesterday in retaliation for the Kremlin's interference in U.S. elections a…

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April 15, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Two different cases, one city

Two different cases, one city Minneapolis and its suburbs are in the policing spotlight When businesses recently began pushing back against Republican attempts to suppress voting, Mitch McConnell warned them to "stay out of politics." Busines…

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April 14, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Afghanistan's new end date

Afghanistan's new end date Full withdrawal to come 20 years after 9/11 Major League Baseball announced recently that it would move the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver because of a new Georgia voting law, SB 202. The move has prompted…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 6:54 PM

We Need a January 6th Commission

We need accountability, transparency, and a clear understanding of what happened on January 6th, so it never happens again.     Hello John, Earlier this year, our country was horrified by the January 6th attack on the US Capitol Building. This direct attack on our democracy was…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Another night of protests in Minnesota

Another night of protests in Minnesota Police shooting in Minneapolis suburb leads to chaos Another death at the hands of police. Another protest. The news often feels like a horrifying rendition of "Groundhog Day." While personal and institu…

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April 12, 2021 at 8:04 PM

A Supreme pipe dream?

A Supreme pipe dream? Biden takes first step toward remaking the Supreme Court Naysayers write off America as hopelessly broken and divided. Though it would be naive to suggest that we don't have major challenges, the reality is that our prin…

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April 9, 2021 at 7:04 PM

The week in review

The week in review Boycotts, Gaetz scandal, Chauvin trial, and more The hotly anticipated tell-all book from former Republican Leader John Boehner is ruffling a lot of feathers, especially among some of his more infamous former colleagues. Bu…

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April 8, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Jan. 6 demands a bigger response

Jan. 6 demands a bigger response Where's the congressional commission we were promised? It's been more than three months since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and in that time, something strange has happened. The collective outrage most Ameri…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 5:50 PM

We can do this!

These are extraordinary times and we are all working to stay safe. That’s why we’re asking every member of the Stand Up Republic community to register for their vaccine as soon as eligible, and to help encourage others to take this life-saving step with you.     Dear John, Last …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Gaetz in dire straits

Gaetz in dire straits Desperate congressman sought help from Trump Earlier this week, a poll revealed disturbing data about Republican perceptions of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Nearly half of Republicans polled believe it was little more than a…

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April 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Up to no good?

Up to no good? Russia's bullying Ukraine again Those of us of a certain age remember, often with fondness, the Ronald Reagan years. For me, a child and teenager at the time, Reagan came to embody the spirit of the good fight of democracy agai…

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April 5, 2021 at 7:44 PM

The newest Covid fight

The newest Covid fight Are vaccine passports fair? There's a sobering reminder of the power of disinformation in a new poll released today by Reuters/Ipsos. The poll finds that about half of Republicans now believe the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S…

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April 2, 2021 at 7:15 PM

The week in review

The week in review Another incident at the Capitol shakes nerves in D.C. An incident at the U.S. Capitol today has led to a lockdown of the building and to two Capitol Police officers being wounded, with one tragically succumbing to their inj…

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April 1, 2021 at 9:00 PM

He's baaaack

He's baaaack Legal and ethical problems pile up for ex-president We have a primary problem in the U.S. A new report from Unite America shows that, despite record turnout in the 2020 general election, only 10% of eligible Americans nationwide …

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March 31, 2021 at 7:14 PM

The next big project: Infrastructure

The next big project: Infrastructure Biden lays out plans...and price tag Today's a big day for my family. My mother, who lives with us, is finally getting her first shot of the coronavirus vaccine. It's been a long time coming, as the vaccin…

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March 30, 2021 at 8:00 PM

'Please hold on a little longer'

'Please hold on a little longer' CDC director pleads for continued Covid vigilance Regarding the voting legislation passed and signed into law in Georgia last week, an important question to consider is, why is the legislature giving itself mo…

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March 29, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Trial begins in George Floyd case

Trial begins in George Floyd case Derek Chauvin faces multiple charges in Floyd's death What happened to voting rights in Georgia last week is a travesty that demonstrates why the For the People Act is so important. Some Republicans claim the…

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March 26, 2021 at 7:50 PM

The week in review

The week in review Solutions needed Political actors should be responsible to the country, leaving its people safer and more unified when chasing political goals. Dehumanizing language may seem like a valuable political crutch to lean on, but…

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March 25, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Biden addresses the media

Biden addresses the media POTUS answers questions about Covid, gun violence, the border, and more In 2020, America saw record voter turnout, and now Republicans across the country are working to ensure it never happens again. Since losing the…

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March 24, 2021 at 8:00 PM

More than thoughts and prayers

More than thoughts and prayers Calls for action on gun violence grow There's a thread running through some of today's stories that bears attention: so many of our current problems trace back to Russia, but not necessarily in the way you might…

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March 23, 2021 at 8:44 PM

So what's next?

So what's next? Biden pushes for action on infrastructure and gun control One of the few positive trends amid this pandemic year was a marked decrease in mass shootings, which had become an all-too-common occurrence in the U.S. in recent year…

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  Mike Brand · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 5:35 PM

Our Legislative Priorities for 2021

To protect our democratic republic, we must protect the right to vote against a wave of voter suppression laws, improve access to the polls, strengthen Executive Branch accountability, reassert Congress’ oversight role and its power of the purse, secure our elections, and enhance campaign financ…

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March 22, 2021 at 8:44 PM

The race to vaccinate

The race to vaccinate States rush to get shots in arms as virus variants make headway Catching a rerun of the TV series "Last Man Standing" over the weekend, I was only partially paying attention until a line delivered by Tim Allen, as series…

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March 19, 2021 at 8:04 PM

The week in review

The week in review Amid tragedy, racial issues take precedence When we talk about government of the people, by the people, and for the people, whom are we talking about? Who are the people? There's a tendency in modern politics, across the sp…

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March 18, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Demand grows for action on anti-Asian violence

Demand grows for action on anti-Asian violence Atlanta shooting highlights racial tensions If you want to know what's wrong with the House GOP right now, there are plenty of places to look—Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jim Jordan, Laure…

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March 17, 2021 at 8:14 PM

A potential hate crime in Atlanta?

A potential hate crime in Atlanta? Mass shooting appears to target Asian women One reason Sen. Lisa Murkowski feels free to take independent stances in the U.S. Senate is Alaska's new voting system. The state has done away with partisan prima…

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March 16, 2021 at 8:50 PM

A concerning finding at the Capitol

A concerning finding at the Capitol Anti-Semitic document causes alarm Tribalism runs so deep today that elected leaders regularly accept moral and ethical failings of their own party that they reject in the other. One reason this happens: Pa…

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