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Supreme Court Case Could Set Back Fight for LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Laws
The court's decision is expected to paint a clearer picture for the future of LGBTQ+ issues at the federal level.
Zahid Quraishi Becomes First Muslim-American Federal Judge in US History
Zahid Quraishi was confirmed by an 81-16 vote on the Senate floor Thursday.
Corporations That Paid Zero Federal Income Tax Spent $400 Million in Lobbying
A report finds 55 corporations also spent $42 million in campaign contributions over the last three election cycles.
Skepticism Mounts Over IG’s Report on Lafayette Park Attack on Protesters
The inspector general's report claimed the protesters were removed to put up security fencing, not for Trump's photo op.
Keystone XL’s Death Is a Huge Climate Win — and a Sign of Oil’s Decline
“Terminate your fossil fuel projects now -- or a relentless mass movement will stop them,” a 350.org activist warned.
Biden DOJ to “Vigorously Defend” LGBTQ Discrimination at Private Schools
The filing added to growing Democratic criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Line 3 Water Protectors Launch Occupation at Mississippi River Pipeline Easement
Indigenous leaders and allies have launched a treaty encampment at a pipeline easement site on Mississippi River.
Progressives Tell Biden “No Climate, No Deal” on Infrastructure Plan
Progressive members of Congress signaled willingness to withhold votes if key green energy proposals are excluded.
Biden Admin Scraps Trump Rule That Would Have Kicked 3 Million Off Food Stamps
The rule change could have also removed around 1 million children from being eligible to have free meals at school.
Ohio GOP’s “Expert Witness” Bizarrely Claims COVID Vaccines Magnetize People
To bolster their bill against vaccine mandates, Ohio Republicans called a prominent anti-vaccine activist to testify.