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Compromise Bill on Voting Rights Includes Disenfranchising Voter ID Requirements
The bill has very little chance of being passed as Republicans are almost certain to filibuster it.
George W. Bush Spent This 9/11 Moralizing. What About His Own Big Lie?
The George W. Bush Reputation Rehabilitation Tour continues unchecked, as he attempts to revise history.
House Democrats’ Tax Plan Fails to Eliminate Domestic Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Environmentalists say we must stop tolerating handouts for the fossil fuel industry.
Up to Half of Pentagon Spending Since 9/11 Has Gone to War Profiteers
A new analysis shows that a large portion of $14 trillion in Pentagon contracts has gone to just five companies.
Dilapidated Buildings Increase Risk of COVID Transmission as School Year Begins
Millions of U.S. public school students and staff face increased risk of COVID due to deteriorated school buildings.
“Send It Back” — Squad Tells Senate to Reject Rahm Emanuel’s Ambassadorship
“You can value Black life, or you can confirm Rahm Emanuel to an ambassadorship. Pick one,” wrote Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Larry Elder Claims “Fraud” Before California Even Publishes Recall Results
The Republican's campaign began demanding an investigation into the Tuesday election even before results were released.
After Spending Trillions on War, US Gives Just $64 Million in Aid to Afghanistan
The U.S. pledge amounted to about 10 percent of the UN's original request on Monday.
Ocasio-Cortez Says $3.5T Bill Is an Opportunity to Provide Immigrants Refuge
Though many have lived in the U.S. for decades, Temporary Protected Status holders have few pathways to citizenship.
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.