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Pelosi: Congress to Act on Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling With Legislation
Any action proposed by Democrats would likely be obstructed by a Senate filibuster by Republicans.
Former “Centrist” Democratic Senator Is Defending Capital Gains Tax Loophole
Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, who once called the loophole a “scam,” is now leading a dark money group to defend it.
House GOP Quietly Submit for Additional $25 Billion in Military Spending
“Now is the time to shift our investments away from endless wars,” says Rep. Barbara Lee.
Afghanistan: The Great Deception
In large part, U.S. “aid” to Afghanistan didn't actually go to the Afghan people.
More Labor Unions Are Answering the Call for Solidarity With Palestine
This unprecedented and rapidly-expanding worker-based solidarity has the potential to help end Israeli apartheid.
Biden Can Avoid Being Defined by Afghanistan If He Learns the Lessons of History
Dwight Eisenhower, Gerald Ford and JFK all survived foreign policy disasters — and Biden can too. The key is honesty.
Deadly US Air War in Afghanistan Helped Taliban Gain New Recruits
Biden's Monday remarks focused on “the decision to end the war” and ignored criticism about his abandonment of Afghans.
US Policy Toward Afghanistan Was a Recipe for Collapse From the Start
In recognizing brutal Taliban violence, let’s not argue the Afghanistan War should have been longer or more forceful.
Haitians Ask for Solidarity as Storm Makes Landfall Days After Earthquake
Progressive U.S. lawmakers have emphasized the necessity of global aid for Haitians.
Earthquake Leaves Over a Thousand Dead in Haiti as Powerful Storm Approaches
Tropical Storm Grace could hamper rescue and recovery efforts in the coming days.