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Progressives Say Trump’s Pick to Run IRS Will Spark “Open Season for Tax Cheats”
Former Rep. Billy Long has repeatedly sponsored legislation to dismantle the IRS and repeal all estate taxes.
Trans Lawyer Describes Courtroom Atmosphere in SCOTUS Trans Health Care Case
Chase Strangio analyzes the justices’ reactions during the landmark case, which is expected to be decided next year.
Amnesty International Finds Israel Is Committing Genocide in Bombshell Report
“Genocidal intent has been part and parcel of Israel’s conduct in Gaza since 7 October 2023,” the report says.
AOC Becomes First Bluesky User to Reach 1 Million Followers
Bluesky became an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the 2024 election.
Missouri GOP Already Working to Roll Back Abortion Rights That Voters Approved
They have proposed bills to tighten abortion access or raise the bar for future amendments driven by voter initiatives.
Academic Labor Unions Are Key to Fighting Trump’s Repressive Higher Ed Agenda
AAUP President Todd Wolfson says unions like his are key to fighting Trump’s attacks on the bedrock of democracy.
How Immigration Organizers Are Gearing Up for Another Trump Era
“It's inherently a racial justice fight and economic justice fight,” says organizer Silky Shah.
Will Trump Weaponize the FCC to Crack Down on Media Outlets He Doesn’t Like?
Trump could use the Federal Communications Commission to carry out his fantasies of revenge against the media.
Right-Wing Justices Had to Help Anti-Trans Lawyer During SCOTUS Hearing
The justices seemed to embrace arguments for maintaining Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
South Koreans Prove Democracy Can Survive in the Face of Authoritarianism
Offering a model for resisting authoritarianism, South Korean activists say they will “fight for democracy at any cost.”