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House GOP Floats Plan to Cut Taxes for Corporations and the Ultrawealthy
Republicans propose slashing benefits for the poor and working class to pay for new tax cuts.
Kash Patel’s Past Statements Show Desire to Use FBI to “Come After” Enemies
Patel has also written a series of children's books depicting a king who strongly resembles Trump.
Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues Trump Over Anti-Trans Order Redefining “Sex”
The lawsuit claims Executive Order 14166 caused the woman distress and endangers her safety.
Trump’s Second Term Spells Disaster for Endangered Ocean and Coastal Animals
These species need strong conservation policy to save them from extinction. They won’t get it for the next four years.
The US Is Seeing Quickly Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Between Groups
A new study shows the disparities — largely along lines of race, class and geography — have nearly doubled since 2000.
Trump Laid Groundwork for “Muslim Ban 2.0.” Here’s How Organizers Are Bracing.
Muslim organizers warn that an executive order signed by Trump on January 20 sets the stage for an updated travel ban.
DOJ Halts All Civil Rights Cases Following Trump’s Directives
Trump “is quickly implementing Project 2025 and is targeting all minorities,” said researcher Allison Chapman.
Betrayed by US Again, Afghan Evacuees Stranded After Refugee Program Suspension
About 1,600 Afghans approved to come to the US are now in limbo as the State Department cancels travel plans.
Building a Better World in Trump’s Term Seems Difficult, But It’s Not Impossible
Let’s work toward a world where people’s needs are met with real programs, not diversionary rhetoric and false promises.
Trump’s Vision for a “Golden Age of America”: Oligarchy Plus Ultranationalism
Parallels between European fascism in the 1930s and Trump’s MAGA vision were on full display this week.