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Minnesota Democrats Pass Expansive Voting Rights Bill in Committee
The Democracy for the People Act would also require disclosure of dark money contributions in state races.
Ohio Train Derailment Reveals Danger of Plastics Boom and Corporate Cost-Cutting
Industry lobbyists have successfully blocked strict safety regulations on trains carrying toxic vinyl chloride.
Over 30 Million in US Face “Hunger Cliff” as Food Benefit Cuts Loom
As COVID-era SNAP increases are rolled back, inflation and corporate profiteering will leave millions hungry next month.
Poll: 7 in 10 Americans Dissatisfied With Current Abortion Policies
Three in four respondents who were dissatisfied said it was because new abortion policies were too restrictive.
DOJ Subpoenas Mike Pence for Information on Trump Plot to Overturn Election
It's currently unclear whether Pence will comply with the subpoena request or try to invoke executive privilege.
Renewables Will Be World’s Top Electricity Source by 2025, Energy Agency Says
The International Energy Agency expects global electricity generated via renewables to increase to 35 percent in 2025.
Pence’s Iowa Strategy? Ads and Rallies Attacking Schools That Protect Trans Kids
Mike Pence’s political action committee has made moves that suggest he's planning a 2024 presidential run.
Video Raises Questions About Tortuguita’s Death at “Cop City” Amid Permit Appeal
The release of body camera footage and permit challenge come as one Atlanta Police Foundation board member steps down.
US Eases Sanctions on Syria for Earthquake Relief
The 180-day sanctions relief came after U.S. officials denied that the restrictions would impact humanitarian aid.
Appeals Court Rules That Individuals Have Constitutional Right to Livestream Police
Dijon Sharpe was threatened with arrest in a North Carolina town when he tried to livestream a traffic stop in 2018.