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Dems Close Gap on GOP in Midterm Poll Following Supreme Court’s Upending of Roe
An average of polling data shows that, right now, voters are evenly split on which party should win in the midterms.
Pressley Calls on Biden to Stop Allowing Military Weapons to Go to Police
The lightly regulated military-to-police weapons pipeline is estimated to be worth $20 billion.
AOC Calls Out 195 House Republicans Who Voted Against Access to Contraception
Ocasio-Cortez said voting against the contraceptive access bill was the “first step” to attacking contraception.
Testimony: Pence’s Secret Service Agents Feared for Their Lives on Jan. 6
As Trump egged on the mob, Pence's agents reportedly placed goodbye calls to their families.
GOP Senators Disparage Marriage Equality Bill, Call It a “Stupid Waste of Time”
The bill would codify marriage rights for LGBTQ couples currently recognized by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Blocks Biden From Limiting Deportations
The court rejected an emergency appeal from the Biden administration, upholding a draconian order from a Texas judge.
Chomsky: US Government’s Nonresponse to Climate Crisis Has Historical Precedent
Combating the climate crisis must be a common effort, everywhere, says Noam Chomsky.
Climate Crisis Is Driving Flooding That Could Surface Toxic Soil in Cities
Neighborhoods are facing the long-term impacts of toxic emissions from industrial facilities.
Thursday Hearing Showcased Trump’s 187 Minutes of Deliberate Inaction on Jan. 6
Memo to AG Garland: The case has been made. Thursday night was about making that clear.
Florida’s Repressive Laws Are Exacerbating a Growing National Teacher Shortage
A hostile climate toward educators, particularly around LGBTQ+ issues and race, is pushing people out of the profession.