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Poor People’s Campaign Marches to Manchin’s Office for Voting Rights
“There is no such thing as being moderate when it comes to protecting voting rights,” said the Rev. William Barber.
Over 1 Million Lose Power in Puerto Rico After Privatization of Electric Utility
Many people are still without power or facing ongoing blackouts.
Vaccine Refusal in Trump Country Makes It a Sitting Duck for COVID Delta Variant
The U.S. is reopening from shore to shore, and there is great gladness for it, but it still feels too soon.
Trump-Appointed DOJ Official Resigns Amid Revelations of Subpoenas Against Dems
An official within the Justice Department insists John Demers's resignation is not related to the controversy.
To Address Increasing Inequality and Global Poverty, We Must Cancel Debt
Massive debt levels are creating a global crisis. “The slates must be wiped clean,” says scholar Eric Toussaint.
AOC Leads 110 Representatives Demanding a Living Wage for Congressional Staff
“Generational wealth shouldn’t be a requirement to work in Washington,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Rep. Cori Bush Introduces Bill to Decriminalize Possession of All Drugs
The Drug Policy Reform Act offers a path toward ending the hugely unpopular war on drugs.
Trump White House Pressured DOJ to Investigate Baseless Claims of Election Fraud
“Michigan cannot certify” its election results, demanded one email from the Trump White House to the Justice Department.
Lara Trump Says People Living on Southern Border Should “Get Guns and Be Ready”
The comments came from Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and were widely rebuked as an incitement to violence.
Reality Winner’s Release From Federal Prison Met With Calls for Full Pardon
The digital rights group Fight for the Future called on Biden to pardon the former NSA contractor “immediately.”