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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.”
January 6 Hearings Remind Us of the Lives Threatened by “Big Lie” Proponents
As attention is heaped on Republicans who spoke against Trump, the most impactful testimony was given by poll workers.
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.
Extraditing Assange Would Be a “Legalized” Rendition to US Torture
A pantomime of “justice” and “rule of law” cloaks the persecution of Julian Assange for exposing U.S. war crimes.
Trump’s Election Lies Unleashed Racist Death Threats Against Poll Workers
In yesterday's hearings, two former Georgia election workers described the terrifying harassment they endured.
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.