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Tennessee Education Bill Would Ban Discussion of Systemic Racism at Colleges
“This sounds like fascism, this sounds like authoritarianism,” Democratic Rep. Justin Jones said during debate.
Grandson of Man Who Shot Ralph Yarl Says He Was Radicalized by Right-Wing Media
Klint Ludwig, the grandson of Andrew Lester, said his grandfather also peddled NRA “Stand Your Ground” talking points.
County Autopsy Reveals Police Shot “Cop City” Protester Tortuguita 57 Times
The autopsy shows that Tortuguita had no gunpowder on their hands, contradicting the police narrative about their death.
Transgender Lawmaker Responds After Montana Freedom Caucus Misgenders Her
State Rep. Zooey Zephyr said there would be “real-world consequences” of “hateful and harmful” anti-trans bills.
My Pillow CEO Ordered to Pay $5 Million to Expert Who Disproved Election Lie
Mike Lindell is also the target of a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems.
Ocasio-Cortez: NYC’s New Police Contract Makes Cops Rich by Defunding Schools
The lawmaker said that crime can actually be reduced by funding public programs that support communities.
Ignoring Protesters’ Demands, TN GOP Passes Bill Protecting Gun Manufacturers
For weeks, protesters have gathered at the Capitol demanding gun reform in the wake of a mass shooting in Nashville.
Progressive Library Boards Can Block Right-Wing Censorship. Here’s How.
Want to fight right-wing censors? Join a public library board! They are at the front lines of this struggle nationwide.
SCOTUS: Mifepristone to Remain Available Without Tightened Restrictions, for Now
The drug, used for self-medicated abortions up to the 10th week, may be distributed by mail until 11:59 PM ET Friday.
While You’re Lighting Up on 4/20, I’m Serving Decades in Prison for Selling Weed
I was sentenced in 1998 to 40 years in prison for selling marijuana. Even as it is decriminalized, I remain behind bars.