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Poll Finds 83 Percent of Americans Want to Expand Social Security
The polling suggests that a recent bill introduced by Bernie Sanders to expand the program is quite popular.
O’Rourke Belittles Abbott Over Texas Grid’s Problems During Heat Wave
Texas is facing fierce heat waves, driving energy demand to record highs.
Warren, Sanders Slam Banks for Inaction Against Millions of Scams Using Zelle
In 2021, Americans lost about $440 million to scams that used Zelle, whose parent company is owned by big banks.
FDA Is Considering Making Birth Control Pills Available Over the Counter
Around one in three women who have tried to get hormonal contraception reported obstacles to obtaining a prescription.
Oath Keepers and Proud Boys May Take Center Stage at Next 1/6 Hearing
Much of the hearing will likely focus on the tweet heard round the world: Trump’s invitation to the “Big Protest.”
Pressley Urges Biden to Declare Public Health Emergency Over “Roe” Overturn
Declaring a public health emergency could give the government the resources and authority to aid abortion seekers.
It’s Time to Decouple Wildlife Conservation From the Gun Lobby’s Agenda
The gun lobby has benefited from a 1937 law that funnels federal firearms taxes toward conserving game for hunters.
What Happens in 2022 Could Determine Whether Democratic Government Endures in US
The Republican Party has been all but screaming its plans to steal the next presidential election.
Steve Bannon Suddenly Wants to Talk to Jan. 6 Committee
The former Trump adviser says he wants to appear at a public hearing — a move that deeply worries some legal experts.
DeSantis Handpicks “Radical Far-Right” Secretary of State to Oversee His Race
Ron DeSantis picked Cord Byrd, a Florida legislator who won't acknowledge Biden's 2020 win, to run Florida elections.