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Marriage Equality Bill Could Break Senate Filibuster, Lawmakers Say
The bill will need at least 10 Republicans to join every member of the Democratic caucus to pass a Senate filibuster.
Sanders Urges Progressives to Keep Fighting: “Despair Is Not an Option”
“We are fighting for not just ourselves but for the future,” he said. “So it seems to me that despair is not an option.”
House Passes Bill Barring States From Restricting Access to Contraception
The bill comes as a response to Clarence Thomas’s warning that birth control could be next on the chopping block.
Trump’s Allies in Congress Are About to Be Humiliated in Prime Time
Early reports suggest tonight’s committee hearing on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack will be quite the stemwinder.
New Mexico’s Megafires Are a Hint of the Climate Nightmare Ahead
The state's fires haven't gotten a lot of media attention, but they mark a major change in the ecology of the region.
Young Workers Are Bridging the Climate and Labor Movements
Ongoing organizing in the labor movement could have enormous implications for curbing the climate crisis.
Jan. 6 Committee Will Show How Trump Was Resistant to Condemning Violence
Trump “displayed extreme difficulty” in officially condemning the attack, one committee member said.
The Supreme Court Cited “Ordered Liberty” to Overturn “Roe.” What’s Next?
The end of “Roe” is dangerous for us all. Here’s what we can learn from Southern movements to build a different world.
Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, White House Says
Biden plans to continue carrying out his duties while in isolation at the White House.
Climate Crisis Drives Migratory Monarch Butterflies Onto Endangered List
The climate emergency is pushing monarch butterflies to the brink of extinction, as government action falls short.