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Ocasio-Cortez Says Backing Progressive Over Sinema Would Be “Easiest Decision”
Sinema hasn’t “given a compelling case as to why she should be renominated,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Prison Profiteer Is Using Sandra Bland’s Death to Sell Surveillance Technology
Guardian RFID has found a way not only to further surveil people behind bars, but also to profit from it.
Mississippi Mayor Withholds $110K From Library Over LGBTQ Books
The mayor's action could “definitely impact services” and result in layoffs, the library system's director said.
The Federal Reserve Has Fueled Wall Street at the Expense of the Rest of Us
The Federal Reserve stokes inequality, says Christopher Leonard, author of the new book “The Lords of Easy Money.”
“There Is No Military Solution” to Russia Tensions, Progressive Lawmakers Say
Representatives Jayapal and Lee warned against deploying troops and imposing draconian sanctions on Russia.
“No More Hiding”: Sanders Says It’s Time to Vote on Build Back Better
Sanders said every Republican and Democrat should be forced take a position on these essential policies.
Corporations Are Funding Police Repression
“Essentially they've created company towns where they control law enforcement,” says Alex Vitale.
Since “Citizens United,” Billionaires Are Spending Nearly $1B More on Elections
Billionaires spent $1.2 billion on the 2020 election – about 70 times what they spent on campaign donations in 2008.
Only 10 Percent of Africa’s Population Is Fully Vaccinated
Vaccine inequity is prolonging the pandemic and fueling variants, Africa's CDC director says.
US’s Support for Invasions Should Disqualify It From Leading on Russia-Ukraine
The U.S. is in no position to lead any international effort in defense of the right to self-determination.