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Cori Bush Introduces Bill to Move Away From Policing for Public Safety
The People’s Response Act provides resources to move first responses away from police and toward health experts.
Giuliani Repeatedly & Wrongly Told Trump That Pence Could Overturn the Election
According to the Constitution, the vice president cannot independently challenge or invalidate Electoral College votes.
GOP Congressional Candidate Used Campaign Funds to Take Part in Capitol Breach
Derrick Van Orden, who lost his congressional race in 2020 but is running again in 2022, may have violated federal laws.
As Delta Variant Spreads, WHO Urges Masks and Social Distancing
Thanks to the Delta variant and persistent gaps in vaccination, the U.S.'s reopening could be a false dawn.
Explosive Growth of Toxic Algae Threatens Water Supplies Across US
With vast parts of the U.S. coping with exceptional drought, conditions are ripe for harmful algal blooms.
GOP Fights Climate Proposals as the Northwest Roasts Under Record Temperatures
As record temperatures scorch the country, the GOP is fighting to keep climate proposals out of the infrastructure bill.
Nina Turner Leads Ohio Race, But Corporate Democrats Want to Stop Her
Dollars pouring into her opponent's campaign are coming from business-friendly Democrats and Washington lobbyists.
Sanders Says He’ll Reject Bipartisan Deal If It Excludes Progressive Priorities
“No reconciliation bill, no deal,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday.
“Why Do Anything at All?” AOC Blasts Kyrsten Sinema’s Filibuster Defenses
The filibuster currently threatens the status of a number of Democratic bills, including infrastructure legislation.
My Sister Died of an Overdose. Defunding the Police Might Have Saved Her.
It’s time to acknowledge we can’t arrest our way out of the overdose crisis.