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Senate Democrats Hope to Pass Bill Codifying Marriage Equality Before Midterms
Democrats are confident that there are at least 10 GOP votes to break a filibuster and pass the bill into law.

On Labor Day, Let’s Celebrate 2022 as a Pivotal Year for Independent Unions
The self-organization of workers marks a sea change from the way the labor movement has traditionally operated.

Trump Brags Mar-a-Lago Search Improved His Polling — It Didn’t
Trump told a radio host that his numbers “have gone through the roof” due to the search, a demonstrably false statement.

46 Percent of Voters Are More Likely to Vote Thanks to Student Debt Relief Plan
The polling suggests that student debt relief is a politically savvy move, as activists have pointed out for years.

Abortion, Gun Violence Give Democrats Slight Edge Over GOP in Midterm Polls
Polls suggest Democrats may upend the “traditional” standard of the party in power faring poorly in midterm elections.

Idaho Abortion Ban Gives More Rights to Rapist’s Family Than the Pregnant Victim
A state law allows the family of a rapist to sue anyone who participated in aborting a fetus generated by the rape.

“Roe” Overturn Has Driven Spike in Young People “Very” Motivated to Vote
Forty-seven percent of young people in battleground states are now very motivated to vote, up from 38 percent in March.

Republicans Are Deleting Anti-Abortion Views From Their Campaign Sites
Republicans who promoted themselves as staunch anti-abortionists are taking a softer tone to widen their appeal.

Trump Loyalists Plan to Impeach Biden If GOP Wins Control of House in Midterms
The GOP will likely cite Biden’s handling of Afghanistan, immigration and COVID-19 in their impeachment efforts.

Public Approval of Unions Hits 57-Year High, Polling Finds
Public approval of unions has risen a remarkable 23 percent just over the past 13 years.