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Senators Take Step Forward on Voting Rights Restoration
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin introduced the Democracy Restoration Act on Tuesday.
Echoes of History: Trump’s “Movement” Now Has a Uniform and Membership Cards
Trump's latest grift to followers is pitching “executive membership cards.”
Republicans Twist White Nationalism Hearing Into Islamophobic Forum
Rather than repudiate white supremacist violence, lawmakers chose to attack its critics.
Ignoring Lessons of #MeToo, Media Scrutinize Joe Biden’s Accusers
In addition to victim blaming, media analysts have invented reasons to excuse Biden's inappropriate behavior.
Labor Sector Maintains Political Clout as 2020 Presidential Campaign Heats Up
But labor leaders are still treading into 2020 with caution.
For Military Contractors, Tax Day Is Pay Day
Of the 24 cents that go to the military for every tax dollar, 12 cents go to corporate military contractors.
Is Your Bank Profiting From Gun Violence?
A coalition of activists is challenging the financial industry's ties to the gun industry.
Threats Targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar Prompt Warnings of “Normalized Hate Speech”
Despite threats to the congresswoman's safety, Trump continued “using her as fodder for ridicule” in a weekend speech.
Trump Administration Wants to Use Social Media to Monitor Disabilities
People with disabilities are right to be worried about the implications of this proposal.
Supreme Court Says Discrimination Is OK — If You’re a Muslim
A Muslim on death row was denied a constitutional right granted to prisoners of other faiths.