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DeSantis Hypes His Anti-Critical Race Theory Bill by Quoting Martin Luther King
King's children have criticized GOP politicians for using their father's name to promote such legislation in the past.
Sinema Imperils Voting Rights Push for the Sake of Archaic Filibuster Rule
Congressional Democrats are running out of time to prevent a wave of GOP-led redistricting and voter suppression.
bell hooks, Black Feminist Scholar and Intellectual Giant, Has Died
bell hooks’s writings are foundational to contemporary radical feminist and racial justice movements.
WI AG Says He Won’t Enforce 172-Year-Old Abortion Statute If “Roe” Is Upended
The abortion statute in the state hasn't been enforced since “Roe v. Wade” was decided 48 years ago.
US Passes Another Unfathomable COVID Milestone, Reaching 800,000 Deaths
This amount of deaths was considered unimaginable just a year ago.
Not Just Billionaires — the Average Rich Person’s Pay Has Risen During COVID
Wages grew much faster for top earners than they did for everyone else in 2020, reflecting a 40-year trend.
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Gives Congress Access to His Taxes
For half a decade, Trump has stonewalled attempts to unearth his taxes. Now they soon may see the light of day.
Kentucky to Investigate Termination Threats to Workers at Factory That Collapsed
The Mayfield, Kentucky, factory collapsed, killing eight workers inside, after a tornado hit the area on Friday night.
Rep. Ro Khanna Implores Biden to Act on Student Loan Debt
The Biden administration's plan to restart payments in February could hurt Democrats in the upcoming midterms.
Congress Raises Debt Ceiling After Months of Republican Obstruction
Congress raised the ceiling just before the country was set to default on its loans, which would cause economic turmoil.