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Cori Bush Slams GOP Governor for Threat to Prosecute Reporter: “Shame on You”
Gov. Mike Parson falsely said the journalist hacked a government website, and then threatened criminal prosecution.
Jan 6 Committee Will Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt for Violating Subpoena Order
A vote on holding Bannon in contempt of Congress could come as early as Tuesday.
Ascendant Democratic Warhawk Wants to Pre-Authorize War With China
Rep. Elaine Luria is rapidly gaining foreign policy influence in the Democratic caucus.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP for Lying About Effects of Unemployment Insurance
"Conservatives love to act like they’re ‘fiscally savvy’” while ignoring factors forcing people out of work, she said.
Texas School Administrator to Teachers: Teach “Opposing” Sides of the Holocaust
The comments came just a few days after the district reprimanded a teacher for having an anti-racist book.
75 Percent of Democrats Want Party to Go Big on Social Spending, Climate Action
Democratic leaders recently floated a possible $2.5 trillion compromise reconciliation framework.
“Striketober” Roars as Nearly 100,000 Workers Authorize Work Stoppages
The U.S. is closer than it has been in decades to experiencing a general strike.
Leaked Video Helped Lead to the Conviction of a Far Right “Proud Boy”
Deeper reforms are necessary to combat the conditions that allow far right groups to flourish.
Leaked Email Shows Verizon Pushing Employees to Oppose Corporate Tax Hike
The company sent an email to employees with a link to a tax-opposing form letter to send their elected representatives.
Former Trump Official Is Head of Wisconsin GOP’s “Audit” of the 2020 Election
Michael Gableman, a former Wisconsin judge, expressed beliefs in false election fraud claims before the audit started.