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Johnson’s Downfall Presents Rare Opportunity for Massive Political Reset in UK
Like Trump, Boris Johnson bulldozed institutions and opposition deemed to stand in the way of his vision.
Boris Johnson Announces Resignation, But Could Remain Prime Minister for Months
Johnson's resignation came after 59 members of his own government left their posts in protest of his leadership.
Warren Slams McConnell for Saying Labor Shortage Is Due to the Stimulus Checks
Sen. Mitch McConnell's statement is “absurdly out of touch,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Pat Cipollone to Testify Before Jan. 6 Committee This Week
The testimony won't be part of the live public hearings, but will be video recorded and transcribed.
Warren, Sanders Call on Biden to Issue Pardons for Cannabis-Related Convictions
Though Biden supported decriminalization on the campaign trail, he’s only pardoned nine people for marijuana charges.
US Democracy May Have 2 Years to Live, Depending on Upcoming Gerrymander Ruling
Free and fair elections may be in their final days, thanks to an impending Supreme Court decision.
Progressives Call for Reform, Say Supreme Court Has “Destroyed Its Legitimacy”
“We do not have to simply accept the devastation of these rulings,” said Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
Graham, Giuliani and Eastman Among 7 Subpoenaed in Georgia Election Probe
The inquiry is looking into allegations that Trump and his allies sought to illegally influence election officials.
The Supreme Court Is Now Further Right Than It’s Been Since the Early 1930s
Only a quarter of Americans say they have confidence in the court, following a spate of far right rulings this year.
The Highland Park Shooting Was a Very American Attack
As our safe spaces dwindle and our fears rise, fascism finds an ever-growing foothold.