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Republicans Show They’d Rather Risk Recession Than Allow Democrats to Pass Bills
Republicans are making it clear that they are willing to risk a recession in order to gut the Build Back Better Act.
Calls to Fire DeJoy Intensify as 10-Year Plan to Sabotage USPS Takes Effect
The plan ushers in changes that will permanently slow mail delivery while hiking prices for consumers.
Federal Judge Says South Carolina Can’t Block Schools From Issuing Mask Mandates
The judge said that masks are a reasonable requirement schools can implement to prevent the spread of COVID.
Activists Who Helped Elect Kyrsten Sinema Launch CrowdPAC to Fund Challenger
The crowdfunding effort comes amid widespread scrutiny of Sinema's corporate ties.
“Who’s at the Table?”: Cori Bush Says Bill Negotiations Need More Representation
Rep. Cori Bush criticized major conservative Democrats, saying that they aren’t representing their constituents.
Trump Planning Lawsuit to Block January 6 Committee From Getting His Records
Trump also believes his four former aides who were subpoenaed last week will fight against having to testify.
For the First Time, Most Americans Say Global Warming Is Currently Harming US
Survey data shows 70 percent of Americans report being worried about global warming, an all time high.
GOP Threatens Economic Disaster by Refusing to Raise Debt Limit Before Shutdown
Republicans are seemingly threatening economic disaster to score political points.
Florida State Workers Are “Very Scared” Over COVID-Related Working Conditions
Several state offices have had to close, and workers aren't being told when someone close to them contracted the virus.
Stranded Afghans Who Fled the Taliban Say the US Left Them Behind
Afghans stranded in Pakistan and Kosovo tell Truthout their future is anything but certain.