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Bush Accidentally Condemns “Brutal Invasion of Iraq” When Talking About Ukraine
After his gaffe, Bush joked about his invasion of Iraq, which resulted in more than 1 million Iraqi deaths.
End of Free School Meals Will Be Catastrophic for Kids
Authorization to allow schools to serve free meals to all students is set to expire on June 30.
Trump’s Attempt to Shut Down All US Embassies in Africa Epitomizes Today’s GOP
It’s terrifying that this man, who holds a death grip over the Republican Party, could conceivably return to power.
Jayapal Breaks With Top Dems, Endorses Cisneros Against Anti-Abortion Incumbent
The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair cited the urgency of backing candidates who will defend abortion rights.
7 in 10 Young Voters Support Canceling Student Debt, Poll Finds
The new data adds to a slew of previous polls, nearly all showing that most Americans favor student debt cancellation.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Tennessee’s Anti-Trans Bathroom Rule for Businesses
The bill required businesses to post signage if they allowed trans patrons to use the restrooms of their choice.
Pennsylvania’s GOP Nominee for Governor Is Arguably the Scariest Man in Politics
Exit Madison Cawthorn, enter Doug Mastriano, and God help us all.
Progressives Say Abbott’s “Near Monopoly” Laid Groundwork for Baby Food Shortage
In a letter, the lawmakers asked Biden to take every action available to him to ease the shortage.
Anticipating End of “Roe,” Michigan Judge Blocks 1931 Anti-Abortion Law
The statute violates state constitutional protections on bodily integrity, Judge Elizabeth Gleicher said.
Black Feminism Insists That We Not Treat the Attack on “Roe” as Isolated Issue
The plan to overturn “Roe” occurs in the context of a larger right-wing backlash that is both gendered and racialized.