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By Refusing to Surrender Our Humanity, We Are Still Able to Fight Back
Sarah Kendzior discusses the Trump administration’s politics of disposability and the movement towards authoritarianism.
Ecuador’s Contested Presidential Election Rocked by New Cover-Up Allegations
President Noboa’s leftist rival is challenging the results, calling Noboa a “dictator” who committed election fraud.
Wisconsin Election for Judge Breaks National Record for Spending on a Court Race
More than $80 million has been spent, outpacing the previous high of $56 million. It's expected to reach $100 million.
Proposed Lawsuit for Constitutional Convention Cites Petitions From 1789
A draft of a lawsuit circulating among some attorneys general claims states reached the two-thirds threshold in 1979.
Protest Rights Are at Stake as Pipeline Company Brings Greenpeace to Trial
Greenpeace faces a $300 million lawsuit from Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Jayapal Unveils Bill to End “Citizens United,” Slamming “Shadow President” Musk
The impact of “Citizens United” is clearer than ever with Elon Musk buying his way into power, Pramila Jayapal said.
Big Oil Spent $445 Million to Influence 2024 Elections
In April, President Donald Trump had requested that Big Oil spend $1 billion to help him win the 2024 election.
Group Pushing Crypto Plan Is Tied to Project 2025, Fossil Fuel Operatives
The group’s plan to stockpile cryptocurrency would accelerate climate destruction — and taxpayers would foot the bill.
“Citizens United” Allowed 44% of Trump’s Election to Be Funded by 10 Megadonors
The ruling affords billionaires unprecedented political power as the rest of us pay the price, says an expert.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Trump’s First Executive Orders Mirror Project 2025’s Aims
Some roll back previous executive orders issued by Biden. Others reinstate executive orders from Trump’s first term.