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Muslims Are Drawing on Tradition to Sow Seeds of Liberation
In these bleak times, Muslims are turning to the traditions within Islam that contribute most to collective liberation.
At Least 30,000 GOP Voters Have Left the Party Since the Capitol Breach
The sudden change in party affiliations, however, does not necessarily translate to more Democratic-leaning voters.
AOC on Biden’s Slate of Climate Justice Orders: “We Helped Shape the Platform”
Wednesday’s executive orders pulled largely from progressive proposals like the Green New Deal.
CDC Experts Say Schools Can Reopen, If Communities Also Take Proper Precautions
A high number of Americans still refuse to take social distancing and mask-wearing seriously, complicating the issue.
Movement for Black Lives Activists Respond to Biden’s Orders on Racial Equity
Social movements have pressured the new Biden administration to act.
Dems Try to Fix “Taxation Without Representation” in DC, Renew Statehood Push
The recent attack on the Capitol by Trump militants has brought renewed interest to the issue.
Biden’s Private Prison Executive Order Doesn’t Undo Mass Incarceration
Biden’s executive order is like moving chairs on the deck of the Titanic -- it doesn’t actually reduce incarceration.
Ro Khanna Warns Democrats Against Restricting Eligibility for COVID Checks
Khanna argues this approach would fuel the widespread view that the government doesn't care about the middle class.
GOP Senators Appear Ready to Let Trump Get Away With Inciting Capitol Attack
Trump incited a mob to try to smash the legislature, but most Republican senators still won’t break from him.
McConnell Threatens to Sabotage Senate If Democrats Scrap Filibuster
Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted McConnell for his hypocrisy: “You lost all credibility when you stole a Supreme Court seat.”