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Companies Pause Their PAC Donations Even as They Fight Democracy Reforms
PAC contributions are just a slice of the total amount businesses spend to support their preferred candidates.
US Reaches Grim Milestone of 400K COVID Deaths Days Before Trump Leaves Office
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans give President Donald Trump a negative approval rating for his handling of the pandemic.
A Nation Wracked With Illness and Strife Says Good Riddance to Trump Presidency
Trump is not an accident of history, but the predictable result of a nation born in plunder and slaughter.
Michigan Ex-Governor Charged With “Willful Neglect” in Flint Water Scandal
Rep. Rashida Tlaib discusses how the scandal has been linked to widespread lead poisoning and at least 12 deaths.
Progressives Call on Biden to Push for Elimination of the Filibuster
The best way to defeat GOP stonewalling, a progressive coalition argues, is to “get rid of the filibuster immediately.”
Restoring Our Water Systems Should Be Top Priority for Biden Administration
Rivers are the cornerstones of healthy, strong communities.
New Documents Suggest J. Edgar Hoover Was Involved in Fred Hampton’s Murder
Recently released FBI documents shed new light on the 1969 conspiracy to assassinate Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.
Feds Are Vetting 25,000 National Guard Troops Ahead of Biden Inauguration
The screening was reportedly prompted by fears of a possible “insider attack” by extremists among the soldiers' ranks.
Biden Plans to Rescind Keystone XL in “Huge Victory” for Indigenous-Led Movement
The withdrawal of the pipeline's permit is among many environmental actions Biden plans to take via executive order.
Fixating on Pandemic “Learning Loss” Undermines the Need to Transform Education
Systemic change requires that students, families and teachers collectively serve as designers of education.