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Lobbyist Fundraisers and GOP Foreign Agent Receive Key Appointments Under Trump
Lobbyists steering millions of dollars to Trump's campaign and the Republican Party have landed federal appointments.
Progressives Denounce Biden Pick of “Mr. Monsanto” Tom Vilsack to Head USDA
Critics pointed to Vilsack's failure to confront Big Ag during his time as USDA chief in the Obama administration.
Trump’s Backers Are Becoming More Violent. I Fear What Will Happen in January.
Trump's base has become increasingly threatening as his already negligible reelection hopes have all but collapsed.
Georgia Moves to Shut Down Early Voting Sites Ahead of Senate Runoff
Civil rights groups warn that the decision will disproportionately impact people of color.
Trump Backs Herd Immunity and Calls Millions Contracting COVID “Terrific”
Most health experts agree herd immunity is a dangerous method to combat COVID-19 and would result in many more deaths.
With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Activists Urge Biden to Strike Hyde Amendment
Biden could craft a budget that strikes down the amendment, which withholds abortion coverage from millions of people.
Black Trans Feminist Thought Can Set Us Free
Writer Che Gossett discusses how deconstructing racialized gender binaries helps us move toward justice and liberation.
Texas AG Sues 4 States, Asking Supreme Court to Toss Out Election Results
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targets results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
At Midnight Tonight, the Election Will Finally Be Over — Maybe
With six days until electors meet, finalized election results are in a safe harbor and can't face new court challenges.
The Senate’s Latest COVID Stimulus Won’t Solve the Hunger and Housing Crisis
Hopes are pinned on a $908 billion proposal that includes only a fraction of what is necessary to contain these crises.