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With No Change in Votes, GOP Would Win Through Gerrymandering
Because of the way maps are set to be redrawn, five seats will likely flip from blue to red next year.
Biden Administration Is Playing With Fire by Failing to Regulate Cryptocurrency
Growing evidence shows cryptocurrency invites scams that threaten the broader economy, say public interest groups.
Massive COVID Surge Rattles Europe, Putting US at Risk Ahead of Thanksgiving
We are not finished with this yet, and it’s time to harden ourselves to this truth.
Millions of Afghans Face Starvation as US and the West Freeze Government Funds
Afghanistan fell into an economic crisis after Western countries froze all its funds following the Taliban takeover.
Amazon to Pay CA $500K After Being Accused of Breaking COVID Workplace Rules
The settlement allows Amazon to deny wrongdoing over its failure to alert workers of COVID outbreaks at its warehouses.
Elizabeth Warren Urges Biden to Free People Imprisoned on Marijuana Charges
Warren called U.S. cannabis policy “failed and racist” as Biden faces mounting pressure to take executive action.
After Bipartisan Bill, Progressives Demand Fast Passage of Build Back Better Act
Progressives in and out of Congress say corporate Democrats must “keep their word” and approve the $1.75 trillion bill.
We Could Vaccinate the World 3 Times Over If the Rich Paid the Taxes They Owe
The total $483 billion in tax revenue lost each year is only “the tip of the iceberg,” says one data scientist.
Beto O’Rourke Officially Announces Run to Unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
The challenge comes as Abbott is facing low ratings, having led the state down a far right path over the past year.
Rittenhouse Judge Drops Illegal Gun Possession Charges Ahead of Final Arguments
Wisconsin law states that anyone under 18 years of age cannot possess a deadly weapon.