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It’s Joe Manchin vs. the World, and Manchin Is Winning
For the time being and the foreseeable future, Manchin and his corporate sponsors hold the top cards.
Coalition Urges Biden to Change Approach to Global Food, Agriculture
Food justice advocates are pushing the Biden administration to change its pro-corporate agricultural agenda.
Manchin Lashes Out After Sanders Condemns Obstruction of Biden Agenda
Sanders called out Manchin's obstruction of the Build Back Better bill in an op-ed for a West Virginia paper.
The Postal Service Can Do More to Be Present in the 21st Century
The U.S. Postal Service isn't merely a business; it's critical infrastructure.
Cori Bush Slams GOP Governor for Threat to Prosecute Reporter: “Shame on You”
Gov. Mike Parson falsely said the journalist hacked a government website, and then threatened criminal prosecution.
Jan 6 Committee Will Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt for Violating Subpoena Order
A vote on holding Bannon in contempt of Congress could come as early as Tuesday.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP for Lying About Effects of Unemployment Insurance
"Conservatives love to act like they’re ‘fiscally savvy’” while ignoring factors forcing people out of work, she said.
75 Percent of Democrats Want Party to Go Big on Social Spending, Climate Action
Democratic leaders recently floated a possible $2.5 trillion compromise reconciliation framework.
Leaked Video Helped Lead to the Conviction of a Far Right “Proud Boy”
Deeper reforms are necessary to combat the conditions that allow far right groups to flourish.
Former Trump Official Is Head of Wisconsin GOP’s “Audit” of the 2020 Election
Michael Gableman, a former Wisconsin judge, expressed beliefs in false election fraud claims before the audit started.