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New Poll Shows Democrats Barely Ahead of Republicans in 2022 Midterms
Polling has trended more positively for Democrats over the past few weeks.
Capitalism Is Preventing Bold Steps to Curb COVID as Cases Skyrocket
The president needs to get a handle on this at long last, and stop mollifying capitalists with exercises in futility.
Texas Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Invalidate Circuit Court’s Delay
Last week, the Fifth Circuit agreed to hear arguments from Texas that would remand the case to the state court system.
Schumer Says Senate Could Vote on Filibuster Changes Later This Month
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has suggested changing filibuster rules several times over the past few months.
If Biden Doesn’t Act on AUMF, the US’s Blank Check for War Continues
Since the passage of the 2001 AUMF, the number of groups classified as “terrorist” has doubled.
Community Bonds and Mutual Aid Sustain Anti-Fascists Targeted by the State
Without those levels of support, state repression could have a chilling effect on organizers.
As Tax Credit Expires, “Huge Increase” in Child Poverty Feared Amid Omicron Wave
The program's expiration cuts off a key lifeline at what anti-poverty activists see as the worst possible moment.
Neoliberal Era Was Rich in Revolutionary Lessons. Movements Must Learn Them.
Left movements will succeed only if they overcome the barriers faced by past struggles, writes Colin Barker.
GOP’s 2022 Candidates Could Push the Party Even Further Into Extremism
The next wave of Republican freshmen could be the most anti-democracy yet.
Hawaii’s Water Protectors Lead Movement to Close Navy Fuel Site After Leak
After a major leak contaminated O’ahu’s water supply, water protectors are finding new allies among military families.