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Progressives Back Ilhan Omar After “Bad Faith” Attack by House Democrats
Omar said Wednesday that she was once again enduring threats against her life and racist vitriol following her remarks.
50 Years Later, a Majority of Americans Want the Drug War to End
The drug war’s contradictions are impossible to ignore. The nation is ready for a nonviolent approach.
Supreme Court Case Could Set Back Fight for LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Laws
The court's decision is expected to paint a clearer picture for the future of LGBTQ+ issues at the federal level.
Zahid Quraishi Becomes First Muslim-American Federal Judge in US History
Zahid Quraishi was confirmed by an 81-16 vote on the Senate floor Thursday.
Corporations That Paid Zero Federal Income Tax Spent $400 Million in Lobbying
A report finds 55 corporations also spent $42 million in campaign contributions over the last three election cycles.
Skepticism Mounts Over IG’s Report on Lafayette Park Attack on Protesters
The inspector general's report claimed the protesters were removed to put up security fencing, not for Trump's photo op.
For Trump, Cruelty Was the Point. Now It’s a Major GOP Fundraising Strategy.
“Owning the libs” and fleecing the base is the new Republican gold rush. It will be a wonder if the nation survives it.
Keystone XL’s Death Is a Huge Climate Win — and a Sign of Oil’s Decline
“Terminate your fossil fuel projects now -- or a relentless mass movement will stop them,” a 350.org activist warned.
Labor Unions Rally Behind California’s Zero-Emissions Climate Plan
Green transitions need union support to gain ground. That’s afoot in California, where a new plan promises good jobs.
Biden DOJ to “Vigorously Defend” LGBTQ Discrimination at Private Schools
The filing added to growing Democratic criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland.