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Trump’s Chaos Casts Shadow Over Electoral College Vote as Nation Awaits Stimulus
These next couple of weeks are likely to be a political soap opera of an epic scale.
Progressives Hope Paygo Exemptions in House Rules Will Pave Way for Big Reforms
Legislative responses to the COVID and climate crises no longer will require offsetting tax increases or budget cuts.
Biden Cabinet Picks Pocketed Millions From Corporate Consulting and Speeches
Antony Blinken and Janet Yellen collectively pulled in over $8 million in the past two years.
Activists Say Wealthy Universities’ Property Tax Exemptions Hurt Public Schools
The University of Pennsylvania is exempt from property taxes, which Philly's public school system relies on.
Trump Loyalists Sue Mike Pence to Give Him Power to Overturn Election Results
Legal experts have roundly dismissed the lawsuit -- but Trump and his GOP supporters keep pushing for a breakthrough.
As Stimulus Falls Short, Mutual Aid Organizers Work to Meet People’s Needs
A broad movement of grassroots organizations are tending to their community’s well-being as COVID-19 surges nationwide.
Climate Justice Advisory Groups Are in Vogue. But Are State Agencies Listening?
Members of the advisory groups say government agencies often fail to act on their input regarding racial justice.
As Lawmakers Prepare to Draw New District Lines, GOP Has the Advantage
Fresh off the 2020 election, GOP lawmakers will be empowered to further slice up their states to aid their party.
Big Pharma Rings in New Year by Raising Prices on 300 Medications
President Donald Trump pledged in 2016 to reduce prescription drug prices in the U.S.
Reproductive Rights Advocates Say Ohio Fetal Remains Bill Is Unconstitutional
Senate Bill 27 was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Mike DeWine.