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Abolish the Filibuster Now
The filibuster exists because of a sloppy mistake made by an iconic killer some 207 years ago. It's time for it to go.
GOP Lawmaker Was Busy Buying Amazon Stock as Economy Was Shutting Down Last Year
While the market was crashing and people were going into quarantine, Crenshaw bought thousands in Amazon stock.
Progressive Democrats Back Stimulus Bill, Despite Changes in Senate Version
Even with substantial changes in the Senate, the stimulus bill is still viewed positively by progressives in the House.
Lindsey Graham Admits Trump Could “Destroy” the Republican Party
Graham's comments come as Trump's lawyers demand Republican organizations discontinue the use of his name and likeness.
GOP Shifts Effort to Shield Corporations From COVID Lawsuits to the States
State Chambers of Commerce and other groups have long pushed for limits on lawsuits filed by injured people.
Trump Tax Write-Offs at His Seven Springs Property Could Be His Legal Downfall
Trump used an appraisal that contradicted local government figures to get millions in tax deductions from the property.
Bernie Sanders Says He Won’t Stop Fighting for $15 Wage Until It’s Passed
Eight Democratic senators voted against the proposal last week, drawing ire from progressives.
Google Props Up Modi’s Corporate Takeover of Agriculture With Big Investments
Google’s massive investment in India is really just an investment in a corporation owned by the country’s richest man.
Biden Signs 2 Executive Orders on Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
The order will establish a Gender Policy Council and require a review of Trump-era changes to Title IX protections.
Joe Manchin Signals He Is Open to Filibuster Reform
Democrats would need 50 senators plus a tie-breaking vote from the vice president to alter the filibuster.