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Court Rejects Alabama GOP’s Congressional Map That Marginalized Black Voters
Justices wrote that the map “likely” violated the Voting Rights Act by creating only one majority-Black district.
State AGs Ask Feds to Investigate Fake Electors Scheme Led by Trump Campaign
Election laws “must be respected,” said New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas.
Veterans For Peace Urges US to Rejoin Iran Deal and Negotiate With North Korea
Veterans For Peace is also calling on Biden to pledge “no first use” of nuclear weapons.
Covax, the UN-Backed Vaccine Initiative, Is Reportedly Out of Money
Covax running out of money could spell potential disaster for low-income countries.
US Puts 8,500 Troops on High Alert as Tension Rises Between NATO and Russia
The U.S. is preparing to deploy troops in the event that Russia invades Ukraine, which Putin denies is his goal.
Some Pharmacies Are Turning Away Immunocompromised Patients for 4th Shot
The CDC must do a better job educating pharmacies, doctors and patients, experts say.
25 House Democrats Urge Pelosi to Bring Congressional Stock Trading Ban to Vote
The letter comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled she would support the ban if her caucus favored it.
Gingrich Tells Dems to Prepare for “Jail” Over January 6 Inquiry
Gingrich claimed committee members had broken the law, although he didn't elaborate which laws were actually violated.
FL District Scraps History Lecture Over “Red Flag” Fears of Critical Race Theory
The lecture was set to focus on the history of the civil rights movement, and did not include teachings on CRT.
Sanders Says Arizona Democrats’ Decision to Censure Sinema Was “Exactly Right”
Sanders has been advocating for more Democratic proposals to come to a vote in order to get senators’ views on record.