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William Barr Achieved What He Set Out to Do — Grossly Expand Executive Power
Under Barr's watch, the boundaries that define permissible uses of executive power have expanded almost beyond sight.
Biden: Trump Attempted to Invalidate 20 Million Votes in Four States
A number of Republicans -- including Mitch McConnell -- finally recognized Biden's win after the Electoral College vote.
Inadequate COVID Stimulus Is Pushing Cities and States to Make Draconian Cuts
As cities and states stare down a growing financial apocalypse, they have begun to slash vital public services.
54 Million Americans Are Projected to Be Food Insecure by End of Year
While every group has suffered in this pandemic year, race matters -- a lot -- when it comes to the degree of suffering.
DeSantis Sued for Withholding White House Report Slamming His COVID Response
The White House report urged Florida public health officials to discourage all public gatherings and urge mask wearing.
Relief Package Gives Retroactive Immunity to Corporations From COVID Lawsuits
The draft's provision would override labor laws and stifle OSHA enforcement.
Stephen Miller: Trump Can Still Win With “Alternate” Electoral College Electors
Neither the U.S. Constitution, nor federal or state laws, back up Miller's claims about “alternate” electors.
Trump Admin Continues Assault on Environmental Protections Post-Election
The administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands.
Canadian Guards Beat a Prisoner to Death Four Years Ago. Now They Have Impunity.
The brutalization of Soleiman Faqiri was a manifestation of the violence endemic in the carceral system.
More Than 1 Million Voters in Georgia Request Absentee Ballots for Runoff Races
Around 200,000 of the 1.2 million ballots requested so far have already been mailed back in.