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Students Suspended for Taking Pictures of Crowds in Georgia School’s Reopening
The school's principal announced this week there would be “consequences” if students criticized the reopening online.
Outraised 250-1, Progressive Marquita Bradshaw Upsets Establishment Opponent
Progressive environmentalist Marquita Bradshaw scored a stunning upset victory in the Tennessee Democratic primary.
Young People Are Leading the Growing Movement for Police-Free Schools
Youth across the U.S. are organizing for police-free schools and resources that prioritize their well-being.
Navajo Nation’s Shortage of Clean Water Is Impeding Efforts to Control COVID
A disastrous legacy of exploitative drilling and mining has destroyed the Navajo Nation’s precious water resources.
New York AG Letitia James Files Lawsuit Seeking to Dissolve the NRA
James alleges tens of millions of dollars of donations were spent for personal reasons by several NRA executives.
Fauci Is Getting Death Threats After a White House Campaign to Discredit Him
“It brings out the best of people and the worst of people,” Fauci said regarding threats received during the pandemic.
Corporate Lobbyists Vote to Keep Corporate Lobbyists in the DNC
A proposal to change the DNC charter to bar corporate PAC donations and ban corporate lobbyists was hastily rejected.
New Sanders Bill Would Tax “Obscene” Pandemic Windfall of Billionaires
The tax would help fund the U.S. recovery from the pandemic and resulting economic collapse.
Social Media Sites Pull Trump’s Posts for Violating COVID Misinformation Rules
Trump shared a video of himself falsely alleging that children were “almost immune” to coronavirus.
Over 1,100 Policing Agencies in the US Have Bought Drones Capable of Recording
Despite assurances from police that data will not be shared, it’s hard to imagine that if it exists, it won’t be used.