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Biden’s Policies Won’t Address the Roots of the Migrant Crisis — They’ll Fuel It
Activists say Biden must reverse decades of U.S. foreign policy in Central America in order to stop the exodus.
New Yorkers Previously Excluded From COVID Payments Win $2.1 Billion Relief Fund
The fund provides $2.1 billion in relief for those who have been excluded from the federal stimulus packages.
Wide-Ranging Support for Infrastructure Plan Suggests Biden Could Go Bigger
“These numbers absolutely suggest Democrats can go bigger,” Data for Progress analyst Ethan Winter said.
Republicans Trip Over Themselves to Defend Georgia Voter Suppression Law
Republicans are making easily debunked claims about the new voter law in attempts to pull the wool over people’s eyes.
Sanders Says GOP Corporate Boycott Is Distraction From Voter Suppression Efforts
Sanders points out that the GOP’s complaints are spurious as they’ve given corporations tax break after tax break.
NRA’s LaPierre Used Mass Shootings as Excuse for Luxury Cruise on Friend’s Yacht
The boat, roughly one-third the length of a football field, was frequently lent to LaPierre by a Hollywood producer.
Biden and the Democrats Are Getting Serious About Raising Corporate Taxes
Democrats want to raise taxes on multinational corporations to help fund Biden's infrastructure plan.
Arkansas GOP Votes to Overturn Governor’s Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
Trans rights groups had lauded the veto and vowed to continue fighting against the bill in court.
Parliamentarian Rules Democrats Can Officially Bypass the Filibuster
The interpretation of an obscure Senate rule gives President Biden and the Democrats a new means to pass their agenda.
Biden Urged to Withdraw All Trump-Era Medicaid Work Requirements
The Trump administration approved policies making Medicaid coverage subject to stringent work requirements.