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Democrats Have Long Dreamed of Turning Texas Blue. Will It Finally Come True?
Though Texas has been overhyped as a swing state, Democrats have posted numbers unmatched in a generation.
Study Shows 5.4 Million Have Lost Insurance Amid Pandemic
Progressives note that the number under Medicare for All would be zero.
Republicans Seek Immunity for Employers From Lawsuits Related to Pandemic
Amid COVID-19, Congress faces off on whether to protect workers or protect employers.
Texas Progressives Eye GOP House Seat That Got Away in 2018
The three Democratic candidates have collectively raised nearly $3.3 million to the incumbent's $1.9 million.
Deregulated Under Trump, Nursing Homes Are Becoming COVID Morgues
The industry is lobbying for a broad federal immunity rule that would shield 15,600 nursing homes from liability.
As COVID Deaths Soar in Texas, Ted Cruz Seen Without a Mask on Commercial Flight
Almost three-quarters of Americans overall say they “always” or “very often” wear a mask or facial covering in public.
Trump’s Harsh Sanctions Lead to Iran-China Partnership
The new strategic partnership between Iran and China is the result of Trump’s punishing sanctions against Iran.
17 States Sue Trump Over Deportation Threats to International Students
The states are joined by a separate lawsuit seeking to block the action, filed last week by Harvard and MIT.
Trump Elevates a Game Show Host’s Views on COVID While Stifling Fauci
Fauci represents science, and science is politically inconvenient for this president.
Washington NFL Team Drops Its Racist Name Following Decades of Activism
The retirement of the racist team name is official.