‘It’s chilling what is happening’: a rightwing backlash to Biden takes root in Republican states

Biden may be president but Republican-controlled states are busy introducing reams of legislation that is anything but progressive

In his inaugural address in January, Joe Biden promised to use his presidency to restore the soul of America". He would unite the nation, defuse anger, resentment and hatred", and lead Americans back to a world where they treated each other with dignity and respect".

Six months later, Biden is still preaching the unity gospel, and regularly assures his fellow Americans that there's not a single thing we aren't able to do when we do it together".