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Judge Cannon’s Pro-Trump Special Master Review Order Could Be Shut Down
Legal experts predict a quick decision against Trump that would give the DOJ access to documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Amid Republican Lawsuits
“This pause extension is necessary, but also the bare minimum,” said Debt Collective organizer Braxton Brewington.
Actually, Democrats Didn’t “Win” the Midterms
The midterms were a condemnation of moderates. Progressives need a horizon beyond the preservation of the status quo.
Raphael Warnock Leads Herschel Walker by 4 Points in Runoff Election Poll
The runoff election for the Senate seat in Georgia is set to take place on December 6.
Right-Wingers Who Stoke the War on Trans People Have Club Q Blood on Their Hands
The mass shooting of people at an LGBTQ nightclub came amid the right’s systemic attack on trans and queer people.
Naomi Klein Calls for a “True People’s Summit” in Wake of COP27 Failure
Klein urged groups to boycott the 2023 COP after this year's summit concluded without concrete action on fossil fuels.
COP27 Is Over But Alaa Abd El-Fattah Remains a Political Prisoner
El-Fattah’s mother and sister discuss his health, his case, his family and his hopes for freedom.
Texas Lawmaker Wants GOP-Run Legislature to Control Progressive-Leaning Austin
The bill would strip away local control of the city, creating a “District of Austin” to be overseen by the legislature.
Starbucks Moves to Close First Unionized Shop in Its Home City of Seattle
“This is unacceptable and will not stand,” Starbucks Workers United tweeted after the late Monday announcement.
Police Are Increasingly Monitoring Social Media to Identify and Harass Activists
The trial of a climate activist highlights how online surveillance by law enforcement inhibits First Amendment rights.