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Trump White House Deliberately Undermined Efforts to Contain COVID, Report Says
The Trump White House disparaged testing guidance and peddled dangerous disinformation throughout the pandemic.
Manchin Says He Opposes Sick Leave Because People Will Use It for Hunting Trips
COVID is currently killing an average of nearly 1,300 Americans a day.
GOP January 6 Panel Member Says Trump Could Be Subpoenaed, Face Charges
Earlier this month, a three-judge panel ruled that Trump’s executive privilege claims were without merit.
Medical Racism Is Fueling the Black Overdose Crisis, Advocates Say
Meanwhile, many Black patients are being denied pain medication even when they are in agony.
In Historic Win, Chile Votes for Socialism Over Fascism
Democratic Socialist Gabriel Boric defeated José Antonio Kast on Sunday — 56 percent to 44 percent.
Georgia Senator Wants to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes After Voting to Install Them
Georgia Democrats say Sen. Butch Miller is trying to “silence voters of color” with sudden drop-box switchback.
2021 Saw Gaps in Racial and Economic Inequality Widen. But There’s Still Hope.
These 11 charts highlight major inequality developments of the year.
Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill, Likely Killing Social and Climate Agenda
Several Democratic lawmakers accused Manchin of prioritizing corporate interests over the American people.
US Air Wars Killed Thousands of Civilians, Including Children, NY Times Reports
Newly released Pentagon documents confirm previous reports from whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and Daniel Hale.
Only a Quarter of the $9 Billion HUD Got to Combat COVID Impacts Has Been Spent
Cities and states have been overwhelmed by capacity issues and focused on spending other funding with tighter deadlines.