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Outraged Bystanders Describe Witnessing George Floyd Death During Chauvin Trial
Jurors heard another series of dramatic testimonies during the third day of the murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
Sebastian Gorka Is Still in His Trump-Appointed Education Post. Why?
After 60-plus days in power, the Biden White House has yet to toss Gorka out or replace him.
Georgia’s New Voting Law Is Rife With Hidden Horrors
The law allows unlimited challenges against voters and slashes county election boards’ ability to resist suppression.
Biden Backs Moving Baseball All-Star Game From Georgia Due to Voting Law
MLB Players Association head Tony Clark says, “players are very much aware” of the political situation in Georgia.
Without a Wealth Tax, COVID’s Legacy Will Be Acceleration of Inequality
The world's 2,365 billionaires have seen their collective fortunes grow by $4 trillion during the pandemic.
No, Mitch McConnell, the Filibuster Isn’t Necessary to Protect Democracy
McConnell's defense of the filibuster is meant to convince the public that doom will follow any attempt at change.
Activists Demand Action on Surge of Anti-Trans Laws
A wave of anti-trans laws are being enacted across the U.S. with dozens more making their way through state legislature.
46 Million in US Say They Would Not Be Able to Afford Needed Health Care
18 percent of U.S. adults report that someone in their household skipped needed care over the past year due to cost.
GA Republicans Supported Voting Buses and Drop Boxes Until GOP Started Losing
Some Republican legislators who promoted voting buses and drop boxes in 2020 have since voted to restrict them.
Biden’s Promise of US “Leadership” in Central America Has an Ominous Ring
Biden's plan promotes an old economic development model that has long benefited U.S. corporations.