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We Have the Tools to Solve Homelessness — Lawmakers Refuse to Use Them
The research shows clear housing solutions — but Project 2025's prescriptions will only exacerbate the crisis.
More States Are Passing Laws Offering Vigilantes Cash to Report Targeted Groups
2025 will see proliferation of so-called bounty bills targeting trans people, librarians, abortion services and more.
Trump Sentenced by NY Court After SCOTUS Denies Effort to Block Court Hearing
Justice Juan Merchan spared Trump of jail time or fines, but rather handed him a sentence of “unconditional discharge.”
Upcoming DNC Election Will Set Democratic Party’s Course on Palestine and More
Two frontrunners in the DNC chair race say Palestinian American Rep. Ruwa Romman should have spoken at the convention.
45 Democrats Vote With GOP to Pass Bill Sanctioning ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant
“Republicans want to sanction the ICC simply because they don’t want the rules to apply to everyone,” one lawmaker said.
Alito Had Call With Trump on Same Day President-Elect Submitted Brief to SCOTUS
Critics questioned the sitting justice's claims of ignorance regarding the case's likely submission to the court.
As Worst Fire in LA History Raged, Trump Saw Tragedy as a Political Opportunity
Trump has treated the crisis like a political football. Will he also use FEMA funds as leverage over California?
A Democrat Won a NC Supreme Court Race. GOP Justices Blocked Her Certification.
Democratic Justice Allison Riggs won her race against GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes.
Trudeau Coasted on Progressive Vibes, But Served the Interests of Corporations
Canadians flocked to food banks and inequality rose as corporations profited under Trudeau. He wasn’t “far to the left.”
Trump Demands Supreme Court Block New York Judge’s Hush Money Sentencing Date
Trump's legal team claims that the sentencing would be a “burden” on him as he prepares to become president.
Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces
Many transgender visitors to the House have stated they will not comply with the anti-trans bathroom policy.
Montana Is Poised to Become the First State to Hear an Anti-Trans Bill in 2025
House Bill 121 ranks among the most extreme bathroom bans in the US, targeting adult trans people in public buildings.
Judge Aileen Cannon Temporarily Blocks Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump
Trump's lawyers have demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland withhold Smith's report entirely.