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Despite Biden’s Promises, US Offers Few Supports for Ukrainian Refugees
In reality, Ukrainian asylum seekers face many hurdles -- but less than other refugees seeking admission into the U.S.
McCarthy Defended Trump Effort to Freeze Ukraine Military Aid, Now Blames Biden
The House minority leader said in 2020 that withholding military aid from Ukraine was the “right thing to do.”
Warren Argues Windfall Profits Tax Can Help Democrats Avert Big Midterm Losses
The senator noted that there is much President Biden can do unilaterally to deliver relief to people across the U.S.
A Survivor of Violence and Her Sibling Share How the Legal System Punishes Them
Twenty-two-year-old Leah Eggleson is facing a 20-to-life sentence for defending herself against her abuser.
When It Comes to Prison Education, Some Who Need It Most May Be Left Behind
As prison education gets more funding, activists are pushing for equitable access.
Leaked IRS Data Show the Very Richest Pay Lower Tax Rates Than the Merely Rich
An unprecedented trove of leaked data shows who reported the most income in the U.S. — as well as their tax rates.
Efforts to Build Trust in Elections Face Thriving 2020 Election Denier Community
Can believers in Trump's “Big Lie” be convinced by poll workers and local leaders to trust the democratic process again?
Russia’s Siege on Mariupol Is Leading to Mass Starvation, UN Official Says
The head of the UN World Food Program also warned of “mass migration beyond anything we've seen since WW2.”
Average US Taxpayer Gave $900 to Military Contractors Last Year
This spending isn’t buying us a more secure world.
Title 42 Will Continue to Harm BIPOC Migrants Until End of May, Advocates Say
Migrants seeking safety right now cannot wait that long for help and are likely to face expulsion in the meantime.