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Biden Mocks Sen. Ron Johnson for Saying Climate Crisis Is “Bullshit”
Even after getting caught wrongly asserting the climate crisis wasn't real, Johnson still claimed he's not a “denier.”
Northwest Heat Wave Would’ve Been “Virtually Impossible” Without Climate Crisis
The rare heat event has been linked to the deaths of hundreds of people and more than a billion intertidal animals.
Right-Wing Groups Mobilize Against Effort to Counter Tax Dodging by the Rich
“So you're telling me they're against catching tax cheaters?” asked Rep. Ro Khanna.
Sha’Carri Richardson Is Excluded From Relay, Her Last Option for the Olympics
Although suspended from individual races, Richardson could technically have been allowed to compete in the 4x100 relay.
Trump Brings Class-Action Lawsuit Against Facebook, Twitter for “Canceling” Him
The lawsuits dubiously contend that privately owned social media sites are “state actors” because users can share ideas.
Teachers’ Unions Are Pushing Back Against Attacks on Anti-Racist Education
Unions are pooling resources to defend educators from an onslaught of attacks from Republicans and right-wing media.
Cryptocurrency May Wreak Havoc on Economy — Especially on People With No Assets
A sudden uptick in hedge fund failures and corporate bankruptcies could lead to mass layoffs and a recession.
In Leaked Video, GOP Congressman Admits His Party Wants Chaos and Obstruction
Chip Roy of Texas openly admits that his party wants “18 more months of chaos and the inability to get stuff done.”
More Than 700 Republicans Running in 2022 Have Pushed Trump’s Election Lies
The avalanche of election falsehoods in the 2022 campaign comes as Republican-led states enact new voting restrictions.
New Book Details How Trump Wanted to Use Pandemic to Cancel 2020 Election
In public statements, Trump frequently downplayed the threat of coronavirus to the American public.