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Border Militias Set Up Fake Humanitarian Stations in the Desert to Trap Migrants
Author Patrick Strickland discusses what it will take to resist far right militias and protect our communities.
Number of Competitive Seats in House Decreases Following Drawing of New Maps
Polling shows that almost two-thirds of Americans want congressional maps redrawn by nonpartisan commissions.
Child Poverty Increased by 41 Percent After Monthly Tax Credits Expired
More than one in six children now live in poverty, versus one in eight children in December.
January 6 Committee Is Considering Subpoenaing Ivanka Trump
The committee asked for Ivanka Trump’s testimony last month, but she deflected the request.
The Canada Truck Protest, Once Small, Now Has a Fascist Life of Its Own
I’m fairly shocked we’re not already seeing Trump Trucks at intersections all across the country.
Far Right Truckers in “Freedom Convoy” Stopped by Ottawa Neighborhood Residents
Residents in an Ottawa neighborhood came together to stand up to far right truckers harassing the city.
Eight GOP Senators Write Letter Complaining About No-Fly List for Anti-Maskers
In 2021, over 70 percent of unruly passenger reports were mask-related, according to federal data.
Biden Rejects Trump’s Executive Privilege Claims on White House Visitor Logs
White House counsel Dana Remus asked the National Archives to send the docs within 15 days to the January 6 committee.
Companies Who Stopped Donations After January 6 Used Lobbyists to Give Instead
Corporations like Amazon and Microsoft used lobbyists to get around their pledges not to donate.
Manchin Says He’d Vote “No” on Biden Supreme Court Pick Before 2024 Election
Manchin said it'd be “hypocritical” for him to vote for a nominee if a vacancy came up before the 2024 election.