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Sinema Opposes Drug Bills After Receiving $750K in Donations From Big Pharma
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is rejecting a drug-pricing proposal supported by nearly 90 percent of voters.
CBS’s “The Activist” Got Backlash, But It Reflected Some Ugly Truths
Nonprofit professionals are routinely expected to dedicate hundreds of hours “performing” for the rich and powerful.
Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna Urge Axing Fossil Fuel Subsidies From Reconciliation
The lawmakers point out that nearly all value gained from subsidies goes straight to fossil fuel companies’ profits.
Barbara Lee Offers Amendment to Reduce Pentagon Budget by $24 Billion
Progressives are sparring with moderates to reduce the Pentagon’s budget as the U.S. exits one of its longest wars.
As Democratic Gears Grind, Their Flawed Legislation Tiptoes Toward Doom
When is a Democratic majority not a Democratic majority? When it's a Democratic majority.
Schumer Hints at Filibuster Workaround If Republicans Stonewall Voting Rights
Democrats recently unveiled a slimmed-down voting rights bill that has Sen. Joe Manchin’s support.
North Korea’s Missile Tests Aren’t Surprising. Biden Has Been Fueling Tensions.
North Korea’s latest missile tests should be a wake-up call for the U.S. to officially end the 71-year-long Korean War.
Scammers on Facebook Marketplace Target Users From Around the World
Thousands of listings and profiles broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users.
A Desperate Trump Is Suing His Niece & New York Times for Reporting on His Taxes
A spokesperson for The New York Times called the lawsuit “an attempt to silence independent news organizations.”
Progressives Unite as Conservative Democrats Continue to Sabotage Biden Agenda
Progressives are promising to vote down a $550 billion bipartisan bill in order to salvage reconciliation.