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Is Trump Hoping Warmongering Against Iran Will Help Him Win the Election?
The Trump administration's efforts have yet to provoke open warfare with Iran.
Federal Judge Sets Out to Bring Down Law Shielding Police From Legal Liability
In a 72-page opinion, a federal judge challenged the Supreme Court to abolish the qualified immunity defense.
Sanders Joins Calls for Resignation or Removal of Postmaster General
Sen. Bernie Sanders called out Louis DeJoy's actions as an attempt to “suppress the vote and undermine democracy.”
ICE Is Making Sure Migrant Kids Don’t Have COVID, and Then Expelling Them
The administration has used infection risk to justify expelling thousands of children without legal protections.
Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Quite Capable of an “October Surprise”
This is no time for letting one’s guard down, beguiled by hopes that the elections may occur as planned, warns Chomsky.
School That Suspended Student Documenting Lack of Social Distancing Goes Virtual
Hannah Watters was suspended for sharing images online showing her school's lackadaisical approach to social distancing.
Trump’s Social Security Sleight of Hand Is Another Scam. Don’t Fall for It.
Trump has a long record of unfurling legally laughable nonsense orders when the political heat is on. This is that.
Trump Executive Action on Unemployment Insurance Deliberately Leaves Out Poorest
The plan would require states to kick in $100 of the $400 total, a difficult task for states reeling from deficits.
Trump Thinks It’s a “Good Idea” to Add His Own Face to Mount Rushmore
The Supreme Court ruled that the land where the monument sits was illegally taken from Indigenous people in the 1800s.
Climate Activists Push Biden to Cut Ties With Industry-Friendly Energy Advisers
Environmentalists are floating potential cabinet picks, hoping to pressure Biden to take on the fossil fuel industry.