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Bernie Sanders Introduces Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
“How many people need to get unnecessarily sicker before Congress is prepared to take on the greed?” Sanders asked.
Powell Legal Defense: “Reasonable People” Wouldn’t Believe Election Fraud Claims
The Trump-aligned lawyer was sued by Dominion Voting for repeatedly alleging that its software switched votes to Biden.
Facebook Failed to Prevent Billions of Views of Pages Sharing False Information
A new report likely underestimates the amount of misinformation that was spread, as it doesn't include Facebook groups.
NRA Tweets Text of Second Amendment After Shooter Kills 10 in Boulder, Colorado
The Boulder shooting has once again drawn attention to the role of the NRA and gun manufacturers in fueling this crisis.
DeJoy’s Plan to Supposedly Fix the USPS Could Make Mail Delivery Even Slower
A soon-to-be-released plan for the USPS will reportedly include changes that will slow already sluggish service.
DOJ Official Says Trump, Capitol Breach Attackers May Be Charged With Sedition
Sedition is defined as conspiring to “overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States.”
DC Statehood Bill, Supported by Majority of Americans, to Get Hearing on Monday
A recent poll shows that 54 percent of Americans back making Washington, D.C. the 51st state in the U.S.
Lindsey Graham Vows to Filibuster Voting Rights Bill Until He Collapses
Sen. Lindsey Graham told Fox News that he “would talk 'til I fell over” if Democrats revive the talking filibuster.
Parties Charge A Lot for Committee and Leadership Roles. Corporations Benefit.
Secretive policies enforced by the two parties directly link legislative and political power to campaign fundraising.
Chomsky: Biden’s Early Agenda Gives Hope, But Activist Pressure Must Not Cease
Renowned public intellectual Noam Chomsky discusses President Joe Biden’s first months in office.