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It’s Possible to Run for Office as an Unapologetic Socialist and Win
Chicago’s elected officials are using their office to stoke more grassroots organizing.
Trump Lashes Out at Fox News After Host Criticizes Hydroxychloroquine Use
There is no medical evidence that the drug can help against COVID-19, and some studies suggest it’s dangerous to use.
Far Right Extremists Hope to Incite New Civil War Amid Political Chaos of COVID
What happens this year will be a key turning point on the path from democracy to fascism.
Fired Inspector General Was Looking Into Pompeo’s Personal Use of Public Funds
Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle blasted the firing of Inspector General Steve Linick late last Friday.
House Passes $3 Trillion Relief Package, But Progressives Say More Must Be Done
Rep. Pramila Jayapal said the bill “fails to match the scale of this crisis.”
MI Legislature Cancels Work as “Reopen” Protesters Call for Whitmer’s “Lynching”
One protester at the capitol on Thursday brought a doll hanging by a noose that was meant to represent the governor.
“Wartime President” Trump Thinks His Culture War With Democrats Will Save Him
With a reheated culture war and vague threats against Democrats, Trump thinks he can bluff his way to victory.
USPS Reportedly Considering Price Hikes as Trump’s Takeover Accelerates
Trump threatened to block emergency funding for the Postal Service if it doesn't agree to quadruple its package prices.
Did Senate Intel Chair Burr Use Confidential COVID Briefings to Unload Stocks?
Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair as the FBI began an inquiry into possible insider trading in the Senate.
Wisconsin Is “Wild West” After Supreme Court Ruling Against Shelter-in-Place
Most Wisconsinites agreed with the governor's actions when it came to social distancing, recent polling found.