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Manchin Is Pushing Even More Harmful Means Testing for Health Care
As Manchin blocks Medicare expansion, West Virginians are resorting to desperate measures like pulling their own teeth.
Cori Bush Shares Her Experience With Gun Violence From an Abusive Partner
Bush praised a provision in the Senate’s recently passed gun bill that would close the “boyfriend loophole.”
Bipartisan Group’s School Meal Plan Axes Funds That Have Fed Millions of Kids
The agreement comes just before the universal school meal program is set to expire.
Trump Ranks Near Very Bottom in Survey of Best Presidents in US History
Trump ranked last overall in many individual categories, including on foreign policy accomplishments and intelligence.
Ron Johnson Fakes Call to Avoid Discussing His Involvement in Electors Plot
Johnson said his staffer “did the right thing” in trying to forward fake electors to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Mexican GM Workers Win an 8.5 Percent Wage Hike in First Union Contract
In a historic victory, the workers voted last year to be represented by an independent union. Now they have a contract.
70 Percent of Voters Want to Ban Congress From Trading Stocks
The poll echoes findings from multiple polls over the past year that have found wide support for a ban.
Democrats Are Recklessly Promoting Far Right GOP Candidates in Midterm Ploy
Democratic groups are boosting far right contenders in an effort to secure more favorable general election matchups.
Far Right Senate Candidate Asks Missourians to “Hunt” Members of His Own Party
The GOP Senate candidate decried criticism of the ad, arguing that no one would take his violent imagery literally.
Biden Says He’s “Proud” of Apple Workers Who Formed Company’s First Union
“Everybody’s better off” with a union, the president said.