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Greg Abbott’s Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low as COVID Rages Across Texas
Fifty percent of Texans disapprove of Gov. Greg Abbott’s job performance -- a six-point increase since June.
Largest Confederate Statue Left in the US Will Be Removed This Week in Richmond
The removal of the Robert E. Lee statue comes after one year and several lawsuits from Virginia residents opposed to it.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for $3.5T Bill Opposition, Points Out Exxon Ties
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez panned the senator, pointing out his close ties to Exxon lobbyists.
DeSantis Appeals Judge’s Ruling Against His Ban on School Districts’ Masks Rules
The appeal by the Florida governor automatically places a stay on the ruling made by Circuit Court Judge John Cooper.
Beyond Abortion, Texas GOP Quietly Rolled Back Other Rights on September 1
The abortion ban went into effect along with a number of extremist far right bills put in place by Republicans.
Progressives May Have to Vote Against Infrastructure to Rescue Climate Spending
The Progressive Caucus needs to vote against the infrastructure bill if it is decoupled from the budget-climate bill.
Calls for Expanding Supreme Court Take on New Urgency After Texas Abortion Ban
The Texas law essentially banning all abortions was tacitly upheld by the Supreme Court, threatening Roe v. Wade.
Georgia Vaccination Drive Shuts Down After Anti-Vaxxers Threaten & Harass Staff
Only 41 percent of Georgia residents are fully vaccinated, a figure that's more than 10 points below the national rate.
Mike Lindell Sold a MyPillow Plane to Fund His Defense in Dominion Lawsuit
A $1.3 billion lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems claims that Lindell and many others defamed the company.
AOC Condemns Biden for Nominating Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador to Japan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the selection “deeply shameful” given the former Chicago mayor's record.