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In Blatantly Fascist Move, Florida GOP Passes Bill to Form Election Police Force
The police would report directly to far right Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has continually spouted lies about voter fraud.
Three More Starbucks Stores in Buffalo Area Vote to Form Union
All three stores that had their ballots counted on Wednesday voted in favor of the union.
MO Lawmaker Wants to Imprison Those Giving Abortion Meds for Ectopic Pregnancies
The bill's sponsor has also considered backing death penalty sentences for abortion providers.
After Pulling COVID Relief, House Passes Package With $782 Billion for Military
The military funding amounts to $29 billion more than Biden originally requested.
House Lawmakers Say Amazon May Have Illegally Impeded Antitrust Investigation
Company executives lied in their testimonies on internal policies, the lawmakers said.
Missouri Lawmaker Wants to Ban Residents’ Travels to Other States for Abortions
There is currently only one abortion clinic open in the entire state of Missouri.
Warren Says Democrats Are Working on a Bill to Tax Big Oil’s Windfall Profits
The bill could discourage oil companies from jacking up gas prices to pad their profits.
Judge Says Smartmatic Can Pursue Defamation Claims Against Giuliani, Fox News
Rudy Giuliani “acted with actual malice” in pushing election fraud claims against Smartmatic, a New York judge said.
Ocasio-Cortez Digs Into Private Equity for Buying Houses and Jacking Up Rents
Regular homebuyers are “competing against the largest private equity firm in the world to purchase a home,” she said.
Idaho House Passes Dangerous Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Kids
Parents who help their trans children attain such care, whether in Idaho or beyond, face a life sentence for doing so.