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Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill to Make Former Lawmakers Close Campaign Accounts
Current laws allow lawmakers-turned-lobbyists to use funds from defunct campaigns to influence politicians.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Right-Wing Democrats for Watering Down Build Back Better Act
The lawmaker warned of dire consequences for the U.S. and the Democratic Party if the reconciliation bill isn’t passed.
Democrats’ Failure to Effectively Champion Voting Rights May Cost Them in 2022
This stalemate is one that Democrats can only break by ditching the filibuster.
Ted Cruz, Other Conservatives Criticize Big Bird for Getting Vaccinated
Big Bird has been educating children on the importance of vaccines for several decades.
Maine Voters and Foreign Companies Squared Off Over Energy Corridor. Voters Won.
The project faced staunch opposition from groups concerned with the impact the corridor could have on wildlife.
More Than 1 in 4 Members of the Senate Have Fossil Fuel Investments
At least 28 U.S. senators' households own over $12.6 million in fossil fuel industry and energy funds.
Pelosi and Biden Acquiesce to Party’s Right Wing With Infrastructure Bill Vote
Progressives argued that the move opens the door for right-wing Dems to further weaken, or abandon, the budget bill.
Alleging Civil Rights Violations, DOJ Sues Texas Over Restrictive Voting Law
The law makes it harder for people of color, non-English speakers and Texas residents with disabilities to vote.
Right-Wing Democrats Tout Wealthy Tax Cut While Waffling on Reconciliation Vote
On Thursday, House Democrats modified a tax proposal to give wealthy taxpayers more leeway.
Right-Wingers Demand “Right” to Choose — But Only for Vaccines, Not Abortion
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says the vaccine rule isn't a mandate, as workers can choose to get vaccinated or tested.