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Diversifying the Police Force Won’t End Police Violence
Hiring a diverse police force may change what cops look like, but it doesn't change what policing means and does.
Jacob Chansley, Man Known as “QAnon Shaman” Sentenced for Role in Capitol Attack
Chansley gained infamy for his role in the Capitol attack while wearing horns and bearskin attire.
GOP Representative Brags About Infrastructure Funding Despite Voting Against It
Rep. Gary Palmer called funding for his home state a top priority, but joined 200 Republicans in voting against it.
US Officials Outrageously Claim Black Men Fleeing Slavery Lack “Credible Fear”
The DHS is issuing form letters of denial to Black asylum seekers from Mauritania who escaped enslavement and torture.
GOP Billionaires Who Never Donated to Democrats Are Funding Manchin and Sinema
Many GOP donors made their first contribution to Democrats as the two senators worked to undermine reconciliation.
Michigan GOP’s Voter Restrictions Could Eliminate 20 Percent of Polling Sites
The Michigan GOP is lobbying to end the use of donated polling sites, such as churches.
Judge Allows Rittenhouse to Eliminate Jury Members Using a Raffle Drum
Eighteen jurors who participated in the trial were downsized to 12 by random lottery, selected by the defendant himself.
$285 Billion Tax Cut for Rich Is Now Second-Costliest Item of Build Back Better
Progressives are raising the alarm over the potential impact this will have on Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Bernie Sanders Announces He’s Voting No on $778 Billion Defense Bill
He criticized his colleagues for supporting the massive defense fund but not the Democrats’ social spending bill.
Fauci Says Booster Shots May Become New Definition of Being Fully Vaccinated
International health experts warn against pushing for boosters, saying they won't help quell what is a global pandemic.