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The New Strain of COVID May Have Already Coursed Through the US
Dr. Peter Hotez said spread of the variant “may be a significant reason why we've seen so much transmission as of late."
Argentina Passes Bill to Legalize Abortion
The passage of the bill is the culmination of a years-long grassroots fight for reproductive rights in Argentina.
Audit of Absentee Ballots in Georgia Debunks Trump’s Errant Claims of Fraud
In spite of the audit's findings, Trump continued to peddle baseless conspiracy theories on social media afterward.
Britain Prepares for Increased Isolation in Wake of Brexit Deal
The grim realities of the Brexit deal announced on Christmas Eve are beginning to sink in.
Ecosystem Destruction Fueled the Pandemic. Pollution Has Made It Worse.
Ecosystem loss from deforestation and agriculture has caused hundreds of diseases to jump from other animals to humans.
Fauci Describes Vaccine Rollout as “Below Where We Want to Be” Right Now
Operation Warp Speed sought to vaccinate 20 million before December 31. So far, just 2.1 million have been vaccinated.
McConnell Rejects Initial Moves to Pass $2,000 Stimulus Bill
The increased stimulus proposal is supported by Democrats, a handful of Republican senators and President Donald Trump.
Purge of 4,000 Georgia Voters Violated Federal Law, Judge Rules
Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner ruled the purging of voters in two counties violated the National Voter Registration Act.
Trump’s Stimulus and Defense Shenanigans Are Having Ripple Effects in Georgia
If McConnell loses his leadership seat due to Trump’s shenanigans tipping Georgia, I might laugh for a thousand years.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Filibuster Military Budget to Force Vote on $2,000 Checks
Though Sanders can't ultimately stop the veto override, he can force the Senate to stay in session until the New Year.