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Twenty Years Later, It Is Still Time to Dismantle the War on Terror
New book “Innocent Until Proven Muslim” demands we hold war criminals to account for decades of systemic Islamophobia.
Congress Members Propose Slashing Military Budget by $100 Billion
Representatives Barbara Lee, Mark Pocan, and others are pushing to reverse historically high military spending.
Hiking Interest Rates Protects Financial Assets of the 1% at Workers’ Expense
The Fed doesn't need to hurt workers to curb inflation -- there are alternatives, says economist Gerald Epstein.
Warren Slams McConnell for Saying Labor Shortage Is Due to the Stimulus Checks
Sen. Mitch McConnell's statement is “absurdly out of touch,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Pat Cipollone to Testify Before Jan. 6 Committee This Week
The testimony won't be part of the live public hearings, but will be video recorded and transcribed.
Warren, Sanders Call on Biden to Issue Pardons for Cannabis-Related Convictions
Though Biden supported decriminalization on the campaign trail, he’s only pardoned nine people for marijuana charges.
Critics Decry Kansas Holding Referendum on Abortion During Primary Election Date
Turnout for Democrats will be lower in the primary, and unaffiliated Kansans may be less inclined to take part at all.
US Democracy May Have 2 Years to Live, Depending on Upcoming Gerrymander Ruling
Free and fair elections may be in their final days, thanks to an impending Supreme Court decision.
Progressives Call for Reform, Say Supreme Court Has “Destroyed Its Legitimacy”
“We do not have to simply accept the devastation of these rulings,” said Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
White Supremacist Group Held a March in Boston and Attacked a Black Artist
Patriot Front members were seen attacking a local Black artist and musician -- as police looked on.