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Republicans Refuse to Name Courthouse After Black Judge in Overtly Racist Move
Naming buildings is one of Congress's easiest tasks. Not this time -- thanks to racism and evangelical fearmongering.
Democrats Introduce Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Time Off to Vote
The bill would require employers to give workers two hours of paid time off to vote in a federal election.
Ocasio-Cortez Warns That Allowing Congress to Trade Stock Erodes Democracy
It’s not just about corruption but also bad actors’ ability to exploit a lack of faith in Congress, she said.
GOP Disrespect on Full Blast Amid Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Confirmation
Republicans carried out a “shameful spectacle” amid a “monumental moment” in U.S. history, says Michele Goodwin.
A Majority of Adults Still Support Masking in Public to Prevent COVID Surges
Most Black, Latinx and working-class adults support masking. Most Republicans say people should stop wearing masks.
Democrats Lost 12-Point Lead Among Child Tax Credit Recipients After It Expired
The polling suggests that going big on economic issues will help give Democrats a boost in the midterms.
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects State GOP Lawsuit to Eliminate Mail-In Voting
The ruling may only be temporary, as the court said the GOP could resubmit the lawsuit to lower courts.
Title 42 Led to 1.5 Million Deportations. Biden Should’ve Repealed It Earlier.
Experts have long decried the “scientifically baseless and politically motivated” expulsion policy.
Dwindling Public Concern About COVID Is Handing Republicans a Gift
Despite both parties' COVID failures, a slew of Republican wins would entirely extinguish hopes for preparedness.
This Little-Known Foundation Is Pushing “The Big Lie” and Voter Suppression Laws
The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation gave $3.7 million to 13 voter suppression groups between 2018 and 2020.