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Progressives Denounce Biden Pick of “Mr. Monsanto” Tom Vilsack to Head USDA
Critics pointed to Vilsack's failure to confront Big Ag during his time as USDA chief in the Obama administration.
Georgia Moves to Shut Down Early Voting Sites Ahead of Senate Runoff
Civil rights groups warn that the decision will disproportionately impact people of color.
Trump Backs Herd Immunity and Calls Millions Contracting COVID “Terrific”
Most health experts agree herd immunity is a dangerous method to combat COVID-19 and would result in many more deaths.
With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Activists Urge Biden to Strike Hyde Amendment
Biden could craft a budget that strikes down the amendment, which withholds abortion coverage from millions of people.
Texas AG Sues 4 States, Asking Supreme Court to Toss Out Election Results
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targets results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
The Senate’s Latest COVID Stimulus Won’t Solve the Hunger and Housing Crisis
Hopes are pinned on a $908 billion proposal that includes only a fraction of what is necessary to contain these crises.
Federal Regulators Rewrite Rules Again to Pave Way for Massive Pipeline
An appeals court has blocked the Mountain Valley Pipeline twice already.
Trump Asked Pennsylvania State Legislative Leader to Overturn Election Results
President-elect Joe Biden defeated Trump in Pennsylvania in last month's election by more than 81,000 votes.
Biden Picks Raytheon Board Member Lloyd Austin as Pentagon Chief
Raytheon has lobbied aggressively in opposition to curbs on arms sales.
A New Trump Proposal Threatens Insurance Coverage Through HealthCare.gov
If finalized, the rule would encourage privatization of core functions of health insurance marketplaces.