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Barrett Says Supreme Court Isn’t Full of “Partisan Hacks” as It Guts “Roe”
Justice Barrett's statements are ironic considering the highly politicized circumstances of her nomination to the Court.
Conservative Democrats Threaten Devastating Cuts to Budget Bill
Will the Democrats retreat on a popular budget bill due to pressure from the Joe Manchins of the world?
Biden Says He Will Push Senate on Filibuster Reform Over Voting Rights
Joe Biden has told Democratic leadership in Congress that he’s ready to make calls campaigning for filibuster reform.
There Is a Problem With the Infrastructure and Budget Bills — They’re Too Small
The bills don't come close to meeting the U.S.’s infrastructure needs in terms of the climate and social crises we face.
WTO Set to Meet as Rich Nations Continue to Block Vaccine Patent Waivers
A key WTO panel is scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss a potential patent waiver for COVID-19 vaccines.
House Democrats’ Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Falls Short of Even Biden’s Plan
Progressive groups were quick to voice their disapproval of the contours of the unfinalized House Democrats' plan.
Wildfire Smoke Is Killing More Than 33,000 People Every Year
Record-breaking wildfires are having impacts on air quality hundreds of miles away from burn areas.
Investigations Find No Proof of Bombs in Car Targeted by US Drone in Afghanistan
U.S. airstrikes have killed up to 48,000 civilians during the so-called “war on terror.”
Next Attack on the Affordable Care Act Could Wipe Out Free Preventive Care
“Kelley v. Becerra” could undo Section 2713 of the ACA, which requires insurers to fully cover some preventive services.
“X” Isn’t Enough: We Must Abolish All Gender Markers on IDs
We must abolish all gender markers on IDs to end discrimination against those who don’t fit gender stereotypes.