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Gabby Birenbaum

Gabby Birenbaum

Politics and Policy Intern

    Latest articles by Gabby Birenbaum

    Politics
    The House just passed universal background checks for gun sales — againThe House just passed universal background checks for gun sales — again
    Politics

    The bill, like all gun control legislation over the past several years, will likely fail in the Senate.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    In a victory for progressives, the DCCC ends its consultant blacklistIn a victory for progressives, the DCCC ends its consultant blacklist
    Politics

    The controversial policy had prevented the DCCC from using vendors involved in progressive Democratic primary campaigns.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Explainers
    Gen Z’s high-speed rail meme dream, explainedGen Z’s high-speed rail meme dream, explained
    Explainers

    Have you seen that high-speed rail map on Twitter? Gen Z is hoping President Biden has.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    Trump wins CPAC straw poll on the 2024 presidential primary, with 55 percent supportTrump wins CPAC straw poll on the 2024 presidential primary, with 55 percent support
    Politics

    The CPAC poll showed greater support for Trump’s agenda than for the potential 2024 candidate himself.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    House passes the Equality Act in a victory for LGBTQ AmericansHouse passes the Equality Act in a victory for LGBTQ Americans
    Politics

    The landmark bill, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ Americans, faces unlikely odds in the Senate.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    Rand Paul tried to derail Rachel Levine’s historic confirmation hearing with transphobic misinformationRand Paul tried to derail Rachel Levine’s historic confirmation hearing with transphobic misinformation
    Politics

    Levine, if confirmed, would be the highest-ranking openly trans official in the federal government.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    Poll: 61% of likely voters support Democrats’ gradual minimum wage hikePoll: 61% of likely voters support Democrats’ gradual minimum wage hike
    Politics

    But only 49 percent support passing the $15 minimum wage through budget reconciliation.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    Tom Cotton and Mitt Romney are proposing a $10 minimum wageTom Cotton and Mitt Romney are proposing a $10 minimum wage
    Politics

    They’re tying any Republican wage efforts to immigration enforcement.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    “Who’s to say it won’t happen again?”: Democrats warn of the risks of acquittal“Who’s to say it won’t happen again?”: Democrats warn of the risks of acquittal
    Politics

    Moderate Republicans are betting Trump has no political future. Democrats argue that’s the problem.

    By Gabby Birenbaum
    Politics
    Rep. Raskin makes an emotional impeachment case at Trump’s trialRep. Raskin makes an emotional impeachment case at Trump’s trial
    Politics

    Rep. Jamie Raskin is the lead House impeachment manager. He’s also a powerful witness.

    By Gabby Birenbaum