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GOP Strategists Fret Trump’s “Fraud” Talk Encourages Voters to Skip Midterms
If enough Republicans lose faith in the elections and refuse to vote, it could help Democrats retain Congress next year.
To Ward Off the Eviction Crisis, Look Not to Congress, But to the Grassroots
It will take the concerted action of those most impacted by the crisis to keep people housed.
Trump Says US Will Cease to Exist by 2024, Then Implies He’ll Run for President
Trump's bizarre claims were accompanied by his typical, yet errant, assertions of fraud in U.S. elections.
Pharma-Funded Democrats Are Opposing a Crucial Drug-Pricing Plan
If they vote with conservatives, they are conservatives.
Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Iowa Mask Mandate Ban
Hours after the ruling was made, some districts in the state announced masking rules would begin later this week.
Compromise Bill on Voting Rights Includes Disenfranchising Voter ID Requirements
The bill has very little chance of being passed as Republicans are almost certain to filibuster it.
“Send It Back” — Squad Tells Senate to Reject Rahm Emanuel’s Ambassadorship
“You can value Black life, or you can confirm Rahm Emanuel to an ambassadorship. Pick one,” wrote Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Barrett Says Supreme Court Isn’t Full of “Partisan Hacks” as It Guts “Roe”
Justice Barrett's statements are ironic considering the highly politicized circumstances of her nomination to the Court.
Conservative Democrats Threaten Devastating Cuts to Budget Bill
Will the Democrats retreat on a popular budget bill due to pressure from the Joe Manchins of the world?
Organizers of Jan. 6 Rally Are Promoting Doctors Who Push Fake COVID Cures
The Tea Party Patriots Foundation sponsored events by a group that helped spread lies about cures for COVID-19.