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Dems Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Pot, “Restore Lives” Harmed by Prohibition
The bill proposes using some of tax dollars generated from marijuana sales to fund restorative justice programs.
Biden Is Silent on Filibuster as Texas Dems Face Arrest to Protect Voting Rights
Biden faces rising pressure to throw his full political weight behind ending the filibuster and defending voting rights.
Sanders Calls $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Bill a “Pivotal Moment” in History
Sanders characterized the new agreement as “the most significant piece of legislation ... since the Great Depression.”
AOC, Bernice King Slam McCarthy for Saying MLK Would Oppose Critical Race Theory
“The GOP would do well to stop banning books and start reading them,” wrote Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
5 Republicans Who Worked on Bipartisan Infrastructure Now Won’t Commit to It
Several GOP senators now say they’re wary of the bipartisan infrastructure proposal, leaving it in limbo.
CA Judge Says Mass Shooting Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturer Can Move Forward
A San Diego judge ruled that a lawsuit from families of gun victims does not violate federal protections for gunmakers.
House Democrats Push for Voting Rights Exception to Filibuster
Democrats are exhausting every avenue to get voting rights passed, but key figures like the president are holding out.
“Just Say We Won”: How Trump’s Big Lie Started, and Why It Won’t End Soon
The bill for Trump’s elaborate legal and political ruse is coming due.
Biden Urged to Lift US Embargo on Cuba as Thousands Protest Critical Shortages
The U.S. trade embargo has kept Cuba from accessing critical foreign-made medical supplies during the pandemic.
Texas Gov. Threatens to Arrest Dem Lawmakers Fleeing to Block Voter Restrictions
Texas Democrats are in Washington to push for passage of the For the People Act to protect against voting restrictions.