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AOC Calls Out “Racist and Colonial” Cannabis Policy in Olympic Games
The New York congresswoman also described the IOC's ban on a swim cap designed for Black swimmers as problematic.
Free Press Advocates Call on Biden to Dismiss Trump’s Appeal Against Assange
Biden has paid lip service to a free press. Will he follow through on this ideal in relation to Assange?
Olympics Needs to End Restrictions on Free Speech of Athletes
Olympics athletes are defending their right to protest against racism, police violence and human rights violations.
It’s Time to Stop Trying to Redeem Patriotism
If you don't know where you came from, you cannot truly know where you are going, and that means you are lost.
Manchin Has Made Millions From Coal Sales Since Joining the Senate
A recent financial disclosure shows that the Virginia senator owns shares worth up to $5 million in a coal brokerage.
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Worry More About Access to Voting Than Fraud
Two-thirds of Americans, according to the poll, also worry that democracy in America is under threat.
DOJ Suspends Federal Executions — But Activists Say Biden Should Go Further
The moratorium on federal executions doesn't end the death penalty, which Biden campaigned on doing in 2020.
McConnell Wields a Cruelly Narrow Definition of Infrastructure Like a Bludgeon
Mitch McConnell has shown time and time again that he will gladly burn down the house to appease his right-wing funders.
McCarthy Told GOP Lawmakers He’d Kick Them Off Committees Over Jan. 6 Commission
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced eight lawmakers who would serve on the committee, including Rep. Liz Cheney.
Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voting Restrictions in Blow to Voting Rights Act
“The Court has damaged a statute designed to bring about the end of discrimination in voting,” Justice Elena Kagan said.