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Citing Attempt to Overturn 2020 Election, Org Calls US a “Backsliding Democracy”
“The number of backsliding democracies has doubled in the past decade,” the organization said.
Family of Jacob Blake Responds to the Acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse
“The system of justice works if I look like Kyle Rittenhouse,” says Blake's father.
As COVID Cases Surge in Europe, US Death Toll Now Surpasses 2020 Fatalities
Meanwhile, just 5 percent of people in low-income countries have received at least one coronavirus vaccine dose.
Indian Farmers Achieve “Victory of Global Significance” After a Year of Revolt
After a year of protests, Prime Minister Modi announced that he will repeal three corporate-friendly agricultural laws.
Census Undercounts Mean Less Medicaid Funding for Most Southern States
Seven states will miss out on millions in funding due to undercounts estimated at over 1 percent of their population.
Climate Diplomacy Failed Again. Only Movements From Below Can Save the Planet.
Let's not again be fooled into hoping that a climate conference used to defend national economic interests will save us.
Biden’s Call for Racial Equity Lacks Protections for Marginalized Workers
Strengthened protections for meat-processing workers are long overdue. It's time for the federal government to act.
Dark Money Is Driving Today’s “Concerned Moms” Attacking Anti-Racism in Schools
Right-wing women’s groups are raking in donations from organizations spawned by Charles Koch and other billionaires.
Wisconsin GOP Tries to Control State’s Elections in Blatant Power Grab
Republicans want to shred the elections administration system so they can overturn results they don't like.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Bragged About Raising Millions for Jan. 6 Rally
Text messages indicate that Trump's inner circle helped finance the rally that preceded the Capitol riot.