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Progressives Slam Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s Decision to Refuse New Refugees
Abbott's decision to reject resettlement of new refugees was enabled by an executive order signed by Trump in September.
New York City Mayor Asks for Criminal Investigation Into Trump Taxes
Bill de Blasio asked a district attorney to look into discrepancies between city tax filings and loan filings.
In Massachusetts, Minors Need Permission for Abortion, But That Could Change
The “Roe Act” would remove parental consent and establish the right to abortion in Massachusetts state law.
The Faces of Extinction: The Species We Lost in 2019
Along the way we said goodbye to bird species, a shark, two frogs, a snail, several plants, and a whole lot more.
Bernie Sanders Leads in “Gold-Standard” Iowa Poll for First Time
This is the first time in either of his runs for president that Sanders has led this poll.
School Closures Can Hit Rural Communities Hard
Closing schools in these communities can lead to significant job losses and a decline in students' academic performance.
Mike Pompeo Contradicts Trump’s Claim That Suleimani Planned Attack on Embassies
Pompeo admitted the administration actually did not know when or where an attack would take place.
Washington Post Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author’s Raytheon Ties
Stephen Hadley is on defense contractor Raytheon's board -- and owns company shares worth more than $2.4 million.
McConnell Backs Resolution to Change Senate Rules and Dismiss Trump Impeachment
The measure would change more than two dozen Senate rules.
New Immigrant DNA Collection Program Triggers Fear of Population Surveillance
The Trump administration will collect and submit to the FBI DNA collected from people in immigration custody.