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Biden’s Waffling on Refugees May Leave Desperate Thousands in Limbo
The Biden administration’s tepid response to the refugee crisis makes political footballs out of desperate people.
Manchin Signs On as Co-Sponsor for Union-Strengthening PRO Act
Some Democratic senators, however, have not yet signaled if they will vote for the bill or not.
Cities Drop Most Charges Against BLM Protesters as Cops Fail to Provide Evidence
Over 90 percent of charges in cities analyzed have been dropped, suggesting police used arrests to suppress protests.
100 Days After Capitol Attack, Pelosi Renews Call for “9/11-Style” Commission
Republicans have so far refused to budge on forming a commission, citing partisan concerns regarding its makeup.
AOC, Sanders Are Reintroducing Their Green New Deal for Public Housing Bill
The progressives’ bill calls for investing over $100 billion in public housing over the next decade.
Amid COVID Surge, NH Governor Lifts Mask Mandate and Orders Kids Back to School
Thanks to “leaders” like Gov. Chris Sununu, the end of this ordeal remains nowhere in sight.
Progressives Fume as Democrats Eye Smaller Corporate Tax Hike
Senate Democrats hope to mollify centrists to move Biden's infrastructure plan forward amid unified GOP opposition.
The WTO Stopped Millions of People From Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine
The World Trade Organization’s most powerful members quashed a proposal to waive vaccine patents for poorer countries.
Poll Shows Support for Supreme Court Tenure Limits, Split Over Adding Justices
Just 22 percent of respondents in the poll felt there shouldn't be any limits on tenure for justices of the Court.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill Granting Immunity to Motorists Who Kill Protesters
Republican lawmakers across the country have renewed their push to crack down on protesters.