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Democracy Is More Than the Vote. It’s Also Our Health and Reproductive Rights.
Many of the tactics used to undermine voting rights are also being leveraged against reproductive justice.
In the Middle of a Pandemic, We Shouldn’t Be Funding a New Cold War With China
The U.S. is in a crisis of the first order. Focusing on the wrong threats is the last thing we can afford now.
If Biden Wants to Protect Troops, He Should Bring Them Home — Not Bomb Syria
Biden seems determined to continue the failed policies of his predecessors, regardless of their illegality.
Manchin Yells He Will “Never” Vote to Kill Filibuster
The outburst came as Senators Warren and Sanders stressed the necessity of scrapping the 60-vote threshold.
Biden May Invoke Defense Production Act to Help Merck Produce New J&J Vaccine
Biden will announce a partnership between Johnson & Johnson and Merck to potentially double production of the vaccine.
Biden May Approve Logging an Old-Growth Forest, Heightening Climate Risks
If approved, the Trump-era project would be a reversal of Biden’s stated commitment to preserve federal land and waters.
Bernie Sanders to Force Vote on $15 Minimum Wage Amendment
The senator made clear that he will continue pushing to raise the federal minimum wage if his amendment fails to pass.
Anti-Government Spending Group Attacks Discount Drug Program for the Poor
The group may be helping Big Pharma advance its agenda by lending an appearance of grassroots support.
Elizabeth Warren Unveils 2 Percent Wealth Tax on “Ultra-Millionaires”
The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 calls for a 2 percent tax on wealth between $50 million and $1 billion.
CPAC Showed That Trump’s Personality Cult Is Still Alive — and Still a Threat
Trump’s financial interests clearly lie in milking the GOP faithful for all he can, as quickly as he can.