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The US Is in the Midst of a “Shock-and-Awe Judicial Coup,” Naomi Klein
“The rolling judicial coup coming from this court is by no means over,” warned the author of “The Shock Doctrine.”
Poll Shows Warnock Leading Walker, Abrams Tied With Kemp, in Georgia Races
The two Democrats have garnered strong support in their respective races, despite low ratings for President Joe Biden.
Biden Says He Supports Filibuster Carveout to Protect Abortion Rights
The Senate must “provide an exception” to the filibuster to protect abortion rights, Biden said.
Supreme Court Curbs EPA’s Power to Limit Climate-Warming Emissions
Experts say it will be difficult or impossible for Biden to meet his climate goals as a global crisis intensifies.
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Former Trump White House Counsel
Trump called the subpoena a “terrible precedent,” even though former counsels have testified to Congress in the past.
Democrats Temporarily Lose Senate Majority as Leahy Heads for Hip Surgery
“It could be over for the Senate Dems now,” a policy expert said after Sen. Patrick Leahy suffered a serious fall.
Biden Reportedly Cuts Deal With Mitch McConnell to Nominate Anti-Abortion Judge
The anti-abortion lawyer will be nominated to a lifetime federal judgeship in Kentucky, reports say.
Petition Calling for Impeachment of Clarence Thomas Nears 500,000 Signatures
The justice faces criticism over his refusal to recuse himself from Supreme Court cases involving his wife's work.
With Food Prices Up, a “Bean New Deal” May Be Part of the Answer
With beef and poultry prices rising, the government should ease spending on meat and pay farmers to plant beans.
Treatments for Ectopic Pregnancies in Missouri Are Delayed Due to “Trigger Law”
Ambiguities in the new law make it difficult for providers to know when they can perform life-saving abortions.