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It’s Time for Democrats to Go It Alone on Infrastructure
So long as the minority leader is allowed to keep “negotiating,” the American people and the country will keep losing.
Warren Proposes Drastic IRS Budget Increase to Crack Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats
Warren’s plan is larger than Biden’s recent IRS proposal and is more specific in its aims to go after the wealthy.
Warren Planning Anti-Corruption Bill to Bar Top Politicians From Stock Trading
The proposal might have a chance after insider trading allegations shook the Senate last year.
Half a Year Later, 6 in 10 GOP Voters Still Falsely Believe Election Was Stolen
The poll matches findings made in March, suggesting GOP voters are not likely to change their views regardless of facts.
Climate Crisis May Lead to Rise in Stillbirths
A new study suggests a connection between an increase in the Earth's temperature and more stillbirths.
70% of Americans Say Arms Sales Make Us Less Safe. We’re the World’s Top Dealer.
Selling death should be no joy for any country, so halting it is a goal well worth fighting for.
Florida Becomes 23rd GOP-Led State to Slash Jobless Benefits
Observers have stressed the damage that slashing unemployment benefits will do to the still-ailing U.S. economy.
Campaigns to Defund Police Have Seen Major Wins — and They’re Not Stopping
George Floyd was murdered by police one year ago today. “Defund the police” is digging in and growing roots.
We Must Commit Ourselves to Long-Term Solidarity With Palestinian Liberation
Forging solidarity means equipping ourselves for the battle of narratives that is crucial to the Palestinian struggle.
Over 500 Former Biden, DNC Staffers Urge Protection for Palestinians in Letter
The letter writers say that the president must condemn Israel for the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians.