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Our Recurring Flirtation With Government Shutdowns Reveals a System in Crisis
Our dysfunctional political system uses the debt ceiling to inflict cruelty on the poor and the working class.
Republicans May Seek Reboot of Biden Impeachment With Jordan Instead of Comer
“People are not happy,” one GOP insider said of Republicans' reactions to the first impeachment inquiry hearing.
Advocacy Groups Call for Juror Protection as Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Begins
Past, present, and future jurors are under attack from Donald Trump and those who do his bidding, a joint letter says.
California Chamber of Commerce Targets Meager Paid Sick Leave Bill
SB 616 would change state law to require that workers be allowed 40 hours or five days of paid sick leave per year.
Democrats to McCarthy: No Help on Speakership Vote Without Concessions
“It’s not up to Democrats to save Republicans,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Could This Supreme Court Case Gut the Americans With Disabilities Act?
Civil rights advocates fear the court’s decision could have a far-reaching impact on other civil rights law as well.
UK Authorities Prosecuted Just 11 Wealthy People for Tax Fraud Last Year
In both the U.K. and the U.S., tax authorities avoid prosecuting the wealthy for fear of legal and political backlash.
Dianne Feinstein Leaves Behind Conflicted Legacy on Climate Crisis
The California senator fought for conservation but refused to back ambitious climate legislation in the Green New Deal.
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown and Far Right Budget Demands — for Now
The agreement funds the government for 45 days and includes $16 billion in disaster relief for New York City flooding.
Trump’s Death Wish for “Disloyal” Military General Is Textbook Totalitarianism
Trump’s fascist congressional sidekick, Paul Gosar, wrote that “in a better society … General Milley would be hung.”