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Prison Profiteer Is Using Sandra Bland’s Death to Sell Surveillance Technology
Guardian RFID has found a way not only to further surveil people behind bars, but also to profit from it.
Mississippi Mayor Withholds $110K From Library Over LGBTQ Books
The mayor's action could “definitely impact services” and result in layoffs, the library system's director said.
“There Is No Military Solution” to Russia Tensions, Progressive Lawmakers Say
Representatives Jayapal and Lee warned against deploying troops and imposing draconian sanctions on Russia.
“No More Hiding”: Sanders Says It’s Time to Vote on Build Back Better
Sanders said every Republican and Democrat should be forced take a position on these essential policies.
Since “Citizens United,” Billionaires Are Spending Nearly $1B More on Elections
Billionaires spent $1.2 billion on the 2020 election – about 70 times what they spent on campaign donations in 2008.
US’s Support for Invasions Should Disqualify It From Leading on Russia-Ukraine
The U.S. is in no position to lead any international effort in defense of the right to self-determination.
San Jose Passes First-of-Its-Kind Insurance Requirement for Gun Owners
The measure will affect about 55,000 gun-owning households in the California city.
Nina Turner Announces Run for Congress in Likely Rematch Against Shontel Brown
Turner ran on a progressive platform last year but was defeated by establishment-backed Rep. Shontel Brown.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Is Retiring, Opening Seat for Biden Nominee
Democrats have been urging the 83-year-old liberal to retire in order to give Biden a chance to fill his spot.
Biden OK’s $2.5 Billion Arms Sale to Egypt, Disregarding Government Oppression
The administration's sprawling arms sale will assist the Egyptian government's “torturers,” Human Rights Watch says.