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2020 Was a Record Year for Far Right Violence in the US
There were a large number of far right killings and car attacks at Black Lives Matter demonstrations in 2020.
UN Experts: Trump Violated International Law in Pardoning Blackwater Mercenaries
The choice to pardon the military contractors convicted of murder and manslaughter may violate the Geneva Conventions.
Trump Plans New Year’s Party as COVID Death Count Continues to Climb
The party planned by Trump goes against the CDC's recommendations for attending gatherings during the holiday season.
McConnell Is Pushing Poison Pill Legislation to Tank $2,000 Checks
The effort comes after blocking a vote on a House-passed bill that would provide $2,000 direct payments.
Argentina Passes Bill to Legalize Abortion
The passage of the bill is the culmination of a years-long grassroots fight for reproductive rights in Argentina.
Audit of Absentee Ballots in Georgia Debunks Trump’s Errant Claims of Fraud
In spite of the audit's findings, Trump continued to peddle baseless conspiracy theories on social media afterward.
Fauci Describes Vaccine Rollout as “Below Where We Want to Be” Right Now
Operation Warp Speed sought to vaccinate 20 million before December 31. So far, just 2.1 million have been vaccinated.
McConnell Rejects Initial Moves to Pass $2,000 Stimulus Bill
The increased stimulus proposal is supported by Democrats, a handful of Republican senators and President Donald Trump.
Purge of 4,000 Georgia Voters Violated Federal Law, Judge Rules
Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner ruled the purging of voters in two counties violated the National Voter Registration Act.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Filibuster Military Budget to Force Vote on $2,000 Checks
Though Sanders can't ultimately stop the veto override, he can force the Senate to stay in session until the New Year.