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Pressley Bill Would Classify Discriminatory Book Bans as Civil Rights Violations
The bill would also require public and school libraries to have a diverse book collection.
High State Courts Are Rife With Ethics Concerns
Many state high court justices make their own decisions about recusal, with virtually no opportunity for review.
Airbnb Spends Record Amount on Lobbying Amid Attempts at Regulation
Short-term rental services like Airbnb have come under increased scrutiny for their impact on housing affordability.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Vote Against Record $886 Billion for Military Spending
The U.S. is hurtling toward a trillion-dollar-a-year military budget, progressive advocates warned.
Biden Becomes 8th President to Face Impeachment Inquiry in US History
Democrats allege there is only one purpose for the Biden impeachment inquiry — to help Donald Trump in 2024.
SCOTUS Takes Up Case That Could Help Trump Delay Election Subversion Trial
Trump's lawyers could use the case to demand a delay in his trial, even if a ruling isn't made on it beforehand.
New York’s Highest Court Orders New Congressional Maps Be Drawn
The ruling could affect the outcome of the 2024 congressional elections, determining control of the House.
More Republicans Are Saying There Isn’t Enough Evidence to Impeach Biden
Nebraska Rep. Dan Bacon told reporters, "I think it's more important to have this information for the elections.”
Clarence Thomas Must Recuse From Trump Immunity Case, Senate Democrats Say
The Supreme Court has agreed to review Trump’s appeal in a request from special counsel Jack Smith.
Bill Targeting Anti-Zionism Will Usher in New Era of McCarthyism, Critics Warn
The introduction of HR 6578 comes at a critical time as movements for the liberation of Palestine gain momentum.