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Dem-Aligned Pollsters: Our Data Was Off in 2020 and We’re Not Sure How to Fix It
Five polling organizations that work with Democrats have several theories (but no consensus) on why things went wrong.
Outrage Over Daunte Wright’s Killing Highlights the Risk of Driving While Black
The shooting took place about 10 miles from where Derek Chauvin is on trial for killing George Floyd.
Corporations Back Away From Georgia Voting Bill After Funding Its Sponsors
The GOP-backed bill introduces a series of stringent voter restrictions under the auspices of “election integrity.”
New Mexico Passes Marijuana Legalization — Including Racial Justice Provisions
The legislation includes automatic expungement for those with past cannabis arrests or convictions.
Communities Hardest Hit by COVID Are Also Harmed Most by Standardized Testing
Standardized testing under pandemic conditions will only magnify the inequities the tests were designed to perpetuate.
Economic Pressure on GA Grows as Will Smith Pulls Film Production Out of State
Smith's is the first film or TV production to join the economic boycott of Georgia over its restrictive voting measures.
Racial Justice Activist Charles Booker Launches Exploration to Unseat Rand Paul
Last year, the former state lawmaker lost narrowly to centrist Amy McGrath in Democrats’ bid against Mitch McConnell.
Biden Fulfills Campaign Pledge to Create Commission on Supreme Court Reforms
Changing the composition size of the high court would take a simple act of Congress.
Biden’s Domestic Spending Plan Is Welcome, But More Military Spending Isn’t
With most Democrats in favor of reducing military spending, there’s a chance to shift the focus of federal expenditures.
Union Seeks New Election After Alabama Warehouse Organizing Drive Fails
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union that led the drive says Amazon illegally interfered in the vote.