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100 Days After Capitol Attack, Pelosi Renews Call for “9/11-Style” Commission
Republicans have so far refused to budge on forming a commission, citing partisan concerns regarding its makeup.
AOC, Sanders Are Reintroducing Their Green New Deal for Public Housing Bill
The progressives’ bill calls for investing over $100 billion in public housing over the next decade.
Progressives Fume as Democrats Eye Smaller Corporate Tax Hike
Senate Democrats hope to mollify centrists to move Biden's infrastructure plan forward amid unified GOP opposition.
Poll Shows Support for Supreme Court Tenure Limits, Split Over Adding Justices
Just 22 percent of respondents in the poll felt there shouldn't be any limits on tenure for justices of the Court.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill Granting Immunity to Motorists Who Kill Protesters
Republican lawmakers across the country have renewed their push to crack down on protesters.
Staten Island Amazon Workers Begin Union Drive, Drawing Lessons From Bessemer
Amazon workers at the “JFK8” warehouse say they’ve learned hard lessons from Bessemer for their independent union drive.
Therapists Are Seeing More Patients Struggle With Climate Anxiety
Mental health professionals are developing a new standard of mental health care for our climate-changed world.
DOJ Sues Trump Ally Roger Stone for Nearly $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes
The Department of Justice alleged the longtime GOP operative owes millions in unpaid federal income tax.
24 Senators Urge Biden to Close Guantánamo Bay Prison
40 men are still being held at the military prison despite global outrage over its long record of torture.
Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives
Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.