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AOC, Bernice King Slam McCarthy for Saying MLK Would Oppose Critical Race Theory
“The GOP would do well to stop banning books and start reading them,” wrote Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
5 Republicans Who Worked on Bipartisan Infrastructure Now Won’t Commit to It
Several GOP senators now say they’re wary of the bipartisan infrastructure proposal, leaving it in limbo.
CA Judge Says Mass Shooting Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturer Can Move Forward
A San Diego judge ruled that a lawsuit from families of gun victims does not violate federal protections for gunmakers.
House Democrats Push for Voting Rights Exception to Filibuster
Democrats are exhausting every avenue to get voting rights passed, but key figures like the president are holding out.
Biden Urged to Lift US Embargo on Cuba as Thousands Protest Critical Shortages
The U.S. trade embargo has kept Cuba from accessing critical foreign-made medical supplies during the pandemic.
Texas Gov. Threatens to Arrest Dem Lawmakers Fleeing to Block Voter Restrictions
Texas Democrats are in Washington to push for passage of the For the People Act to protect against voting restrictions.
Right-Wingers Are Taking Over Library Boards to Remove Books on Racism
Right-wing groups are trying to stop public and school libraries from promoting racial justice and queer acceptance.
Census Data Show Half of Unvaccinated Americans Live in Lower-Income Households
While the GOP has politicized the vaccine, issues of access may be barring many from having the choice to get the jab.
DC Football Team Pres Says New Name Will Carry No Reference to Native Americans
Since dropping its racist name under pressure last year, the Washington Football Team is still seeking to rename itself.
Dem Lawmakers Plan to Flee Texas as GOP Tries Again to Pass Voting Restrictions
Texas Republicans rushed to pass their newest voter suppression bill overnight through committee in the House.