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Trump’s Golan Heights Tweet Disregards History, Law and Ethics
It is crucial that the international community demonstrate its opposition in the form of sanctions.
Shunning Corporate PACs Won’t End Corporate Influence in Elections
Industry will still find ways for money to reach the candidate through “individual donations.”
Foreign-Owned Corporations Funnel Millions Into US Elections
Under current rules, the Federal Election Commission has no tools to stop any sort of influence from foreign nationals.
Wisconsin GOP’s Lame-Duck Power Grab Ruled Unconstitutional
A Wisconsin judge ruled against laws passed by the Republican-controlled legislature in December.
Trump Administration Losing 94 Percent of Lawsuits Over Illegal Policy Changes
Federal agencies under Trump are losing suits at a record rate, largely because of massive incompetence.
New Bill Would Keep Incarcerated Pregnant Women From Forced Medical Isolation
In Maryland, incarcerated pregnant people in their third trimester are involuntarily placed in medical isolation.
Chicago Grad Workers on Strike for Living Wages and Respect
Graduate student workers are demanding livable wages and better working conditions.
Indiana Teachers Shot “Execution-Style” With Pellets in Shooting Drill
This outrageous drill comes as one school shooting after another takes place without action from Congress.
Supreme Court Approves Indefinite Detention of Immigrants
ICE can continue incarcerating any immigrant — legal or undocumented — for years at a time.
Veterans Demand Congress End the Forever Wars
Progressive veterans say peace is a litmus test for Democrats.