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Chomsky and Pollin: Protests Outside of COP26 Offered More Hope Than the Summit
It’s no wonder the president of the United Nations Climate Change Conference apologized, close to tears, at its end.

Meadows Blasts McCarthy’s Leadership, Says Trump Should Be Speaker of the House
The Constitution doesn't technically require an elected House member to serve as Speaker of the House.

ALEC “Academy” Featured a Who’s Who of Voter Suppression Leaders
ALEC hosted and bankrolled the event despite repeated claims by its CEO that the group does not work on voting issues.

Americans Want Tougher Controls on Drug Prices Than What Democrats Are Offering
A new poll shows the public is unified on lower drug prices, but pharma campaign cash is keeping legislation in check.

Michigan GOP’s Voter Restrictions Could Eliminate 20 Percent of Polling Sites
The Michigan GOP is lobbying to end the use of donated polling sites, such as churches.

Fauci Says Booster Shots May Become New Definition of Being Fully Vaccinated
International health experts warn against pushing for boosters, saying they won't help quell what is a global pandemic.

With No Change in Votes, GOP Would Win Through Gerrymandering
Because of the way maps are set to be redrawn, five seats will likely flip from blue to red next year.

House Democrats Plan to Pass $1.75 Trillion Reconciliation Bill This Week
House Democrats are planning to vote on the reconciliation bill this week, but a Senate vote may still be weeks away.

Biden to Address Supply Chain Slowdowns Through Funding From Infrastructure Bill
As his approval rating on the economy drops, President Joe Biden plans to visit the Port of Baltimore on Wednesday.

Cruz Proposes Texas Secession If Democrats Pass Voting Rights Reforms
The Supreme Court ruled in 1869 that no state has the right to secede from the Union.