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Socialism Is Gaining Popularity, Poll Shows
The poll finds the largest growth in support for socialism among Black Americans and women.
Biden Will Enact Rule Proposed by Trump That Enables Big Pharma to Price Gouge
The rule will eliminate a key way of controlling the costs of drugs and other inventions built from federal research.
Organizers Are Calling on Congress to Close Loophole That Enables Prison Slavery
The #EndTheException campaign is calling for an amendment that would strike the slavery clause from the 13th Amendment.
The Right Has Chosen Critical Race Theory as Its New Boogeyman to Scare Voters
At least 25 states and many municipalities have proposed or passed legislation banning critical race theory in schools.
Local Eviction Moratoriums Aren’t Enough to Avert Housing Crisis, Say Activists
Blanket rent cancellation makes far more sense than the Byzantine programs currently in place, activists say.
Biden Extends Eviction Moratorium for One Last Month as Crisis Looms
Advocates fear extending the moratorium for only one more month may just delay and not prevent an eviction crisis.
Joint Chiefs Chair Rebuffed Trump’s Demands to “Crack Skulls” of Protesters
Trump repeatedly expressed wanting to use the military to shoot protesters during the 2020 uprisings.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Could Cut Unemployment Benefits, Experts Warn
A bipartisan group of senators believes $80 billion in revenue can be derived from a crackdown on “unemployment fraud.”
Kevin McCarthy and Mark Meadows Have Long History of Nepotism and Self-Dealing
The two prominent House Republicans showed an extensive pattern of doling out perks to family members.
“Better Than Trump” Isn’t Good Enough. End Deportation Now.
The White House is rewriting a set of ICE guidelines. Will Biden continue to destroy immigrant families?