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Poll Finds 83 Percent of Americans Want to Expand Social Security
The polling suggests that a recent bill introduced by Bernie Sanders to expand the program is quite popular.
O’Rourke Belittles Abbott Over Texas Grid’s Problems During Heat Wave
Texas is facing fierce heat waves, driving energy demand to record highs.
Warren, Sanders Slam Banks for Inaction Against Millions of Scams Using Zelle
In 2021, Americans lost about $440 million to scams that used Zelle, whose parent company is owned by big banks.
FDA Is Considering Making Birth Control Pills Available Over the Counter
Around one in three women who have tried to get hormonal contraception reported obstacles to obtaining a prescription.
Pressley Urges Biden to Declare Public Health Emergency Over “Roe” Overturn
Declaring a public health emergency could give the government the resources and authority to aid abortion seekers.
Steve Bannon Suddenly Wants to Talk to Jan. 6 Committee
The former Trump adviser says he wants to appear at a public hearing — a move that deeply worries some legal experts.
DeSantis Handpicks “Radical Far-Right” Secretary of State to Oversee His Race
Ron DeSantis picked Cord Byrd, a Florida legislator who won't acknowledge Biden's 2020 win, to run Florida elections.
Right-Wing Anti-Abortion, Anti-LGBTQ Think Tank Is Now a Church in Eyes of IRS
Many conservative groups are now seeking church status, in order to shield themselves from financial scrutiny.
Red States Plot Use of Vigilantes to Restrict Abortion Seekers’ Travel
Biden's Friday executive order can't guarantee courts will side with abortion providers against cross-state prosecution.
Critics Warn Drilling Project in Arctic Would Unleash Dangerous “Carbon Bomb”
If approved by the federal government, the project would break Biden's promises for confronting the climate crisis.