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SCOTUS Throws Out Texas Lawsuit Seeking to Flip Election Results for Trump
The court rejected a case from the GOP Texas Attorney General to stop four states from voting in the Electoral College.
Incarcerated Women Are Punished for Their Trauma With Solitary Confinement
Vulnerable women in prison are often punished with isolation, when what they need is compassion and care.
Cruz Aims to Use Trump’s False Claims of Fraud to Block Biden’s Appointments
There is no evidence of fraud or malfeasance of any kind having affected the 2020 presidential race.
PPP Loans Failed to Reach Communities in Most Need
Most PPP loans went to businesses in communities that already had more access to resources.
Bernie Sanders Pushes to Attach $1,200 Payments to Must-Pass Stimulus Bill
The measure would also provide $500 for each child of eligible recipients.
US COVID Deaths Top American World War II Casualties
Although vaccines are moving toward approval for distribution, this winter will see many more deaths, experts warn.
New Report Shows Top Billionaires’ Wealth Skyrocketing During Pandemic
The richest Americans are getting richer as millions struggle to afford basic necessities.
Republican Senate Groups Have Five Times More Cash for Georgia Runoffs
Among outside groups and party committees, Republicans have the upper hand.
Organized Debtors Are Preparing to Strike If Biden Doesn’t Cancel Student Debt
President-elect Biden will be able to cancel nearly all student debt without congressional approval, if he chooses to.
Biden to Visit Georgia to Campaign for Senate Runoff Candidates
The appearance by Biden will be the second time since he won the election that he's left his home state of Delaware.