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The Right Wing Wants Misinformation and Manufactured Ignorance, Not Democracy
In the ongoing flight from political and social responsibility, manufactured ignorance is the new face of submission.
Having Failed to Sabotage Jan 6 Inquiry, McCarthy Is Blaming Pelosi for the Riot
“Every single lie uttered by the Republicans this morning has been debunked time and again,” Pelosi's office responded.
First 1/6 Hearing Reveals What We Already Know: It Was a GOP Riot
The opening day of the 1/6 committee was a harrowing recounting of the Trump-fueled violence of the day.
A Desperate Trump Revives Debunked “Deleted Files” Claim About Arizona Ballots
The claim originated from a mistake made by auditors in Maricopa County, Arizona, who quickly walked it back in May.
Josh Hawley’s “Love America Act” Is All About Protecting Racism
Under Hawley's bill, public schools that teach the actual history of our Constitution lose all their federal funds.
Trump Calls Republicans “Weak Fools and Losers” for Negotiating Infrastructure
Progressives have been warning against negotiating with the GOP, who have massively weakened the infrastructure bill.
Michigan Republicans Awarded Themselves COVID Money Meant for Frontline Workers
The GOP commissioners awarded themselves up to $25,000 from American Rescue Plan funds set aside for frontline workers.
Cheney and Kinzinger Are Bad — But I Hope They Bring the Fire on 1/6 Committee
If Pelosi is wise, she will have Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger ask all the dagger questions during these hearings.
Republicans Jeopardize Monday’s Infrastructure Deadline With More Demands
Republicans have been delaying the bill for months, despite having watered it down massively.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Biden Admin’s “Reckless” Decision on CDC Eviction Moratorium
The White House will allow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium to expire on July 31.