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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.
Our Fight Against Trumpism Must Center Respect for Human Dignity
We must do this work collectively in organized ways, but we can also do it individually in small ways.
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Paper Censors Criticism of Owner Bezos
“I’ve never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at,” cartoonist Ann Telnaes said.
Deadly US Policies in Latin America Epitomize Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Legacy
Carter moved to limit aid to some right-wing dictatorships while supporting others, especially in Central America.
Elon Musk’s Influence Signifies a “New Era” in US Politics, Scholar Says
Professor Quinn Slobodian discusses Musk’s admiration of authoritarian strongmen, white supremacist rhetoric, and more.