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Biden Breaks Campaign Promise, Approves Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
Practically nothing seems to get in the way of war -- and specifically, the sale of U.S. war weapons abroad.
Arkansas Republicans Who Pushed Anti-Trans Bill Pass a Bill to Teach Creationism
The right's anti-trans push and the move to return creationism to the classroom emphasizes an anti-science connection.
Kyrsten Sinema Exploring Federal Minimum Wage of $11, Lower Than Her Own State’s
Sinema is looking into raising the federal minimum wage to $11 an hour, but the minimum wage in her state is $12.15.
Tax Resisters Divert Their Money From War to Human Welfare
It is because we consent and pay our taxes without much thought that half the money we pay the government is for war.
Democrats in Congress Are Planning to Move Ahead on Expanding the Supreme Court
The legislation comes the same week President Joe Biden established a commission to examine changes to the High Court.
Nobel Laureates, Ex-World Leaders Urge Biden to Back WTO Waiver for Vaccines
Waiving World Trade Organization (WTO) intellectual property rules will speed up global vaccine access.
Canceling Student Debt Will Help Health Care Workers and Advance Racial Justice
Canceling student debt would provide some instant relief for people who could really use it right now.
Poll Finds More Democrats Are Enthusiastic About Voting in 2022 Than Republicans
There are several seats up for grabs in 2022 that could be hotly contested by progressives.
AOC Blasts Police Department’s “Accident” Excuse in Daunte Wright’s Death
Wright's death was “the repeated outcome of an indefensible system that grants impunity for state violence,” she said.
Police Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright Will Face Manslaughter Charge
People have flooded the streets of Brooklyn Center for the third night in a row to protest Daunte Wright’s killing.