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Progressives Say Abbott’s “Near Monopoly” Laid Groundwork for Baby Food Shortage
In a letter, the lawmakers asked Biden to take every action available to him to ease the shortage.
Anticipating End of “Roe,” Michigan Judge Blocks 1931 Anti-Abortion Law
The statute violates state constitutional protections on bodily integrity, Judge Elizabeth Gleicher said.
Environmental Advocates Decry Plan to Dump Water From Fukushima Into the Pacific
Critics say the plan to discharge contaminated waste water from the nuclear power plant will endanger marine life.
Progressive Charles Booker Wins Primary to Challenge Rand Paul in November
“If anybody tells you that ceilings can’t break, tell them, ‘look at Kentucky,’” Booker said.
The GOP Is Attacking LGBTQ Rights in Schools. These Students Are Fighting Back.
Anti-racist and LGBTQ youth are organizing in school to resist the onslaught of Republican attempts to silence them.
Madison Cawthorn Loses GOP Primary Election, Is Out of Running for 2022 Midterms
Cawthorn, a devoted follower of former President Donald Trump, lost the nominating contest by around 1,300 votes.
Progressive Summer Lee Declares Victory in Pennsylvania Primary With Slim Margin
If her victory is confirmed, Lee will face off against Republican Mike Doyle.
Chuck Schumer Blasts Fox News Over Amplification of Racist Far Right Theory
A far right extremist idea has been “injected into the mainstream” thanks in part to the network, Schumer said.
Sanders Tells DNC to Reject Super PAC Spending Against Progressives in Primaries
One centrist super PAC has already spent $2 million to oppose a progressive Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania.
DeSantis Signs Bill That Makes Protests in Front of Private Homes Illegal
The Florida governor justified the law by falsely portraying protests against Supreme Court justices as being “unruly.”