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California Lawmakers Begin Legislative Special Session to “Trump-Proof” State
“The freedoms we cherish in California are under threat — and we won’t stand by,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said last month.
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Anti-Union Law Limiting Collective Bargaining Rights
The judge found that the law violated the state constitution's equal protections provisions.
Trump Is Using “Unitary Executive” Theory in His Bid to Amass Supreme Power
Trump is claiming total executive power that would eclipse the legislative “co-equal” branch of government.
Trump Picks Kash Patel to Lead FBI — a Loyalist Who Vowed to Target His Enemies
Patel, who has promised to prosecute journalists, is considered extreme in his devotion to Trump even by GOP colleagues.
Cornel West: We Must Keep Our Souls Intact as We Organize Under Trump Again
“Trump is American gangsterism crystallized, honest about itself, unashamed and bold,” says West.
CAIR Calls for Protection of Reps. Tlaib and Omar After Florida Sen. Randy Fine’s Threats
The Council on American-Islamic Relations calls for investigations after Florida Sen. Randy Fine's threatening remarks.
The Battle for Democracy in the US Must Take On the Military-Industrial Complex
Leftists have long had an understanding of “the deep state” that goes beyond Trump’s fearmongering conspiracy theory.
The Right Has a 150-Page Battle Plan to Shut Down Progressive Civil Society
Attacks on Palestine solidarity are the opening salvo in the right’s stated plan to suppress social justice groups.
Trump Picks “Herd Immunity” Proponent Jay Bhattacharya to Lead NIH
So-called herd immunity would have undoubtedly led to more deaths during the pandemic.
Trump Transition Can Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors, Per Agreement
The agreement could potentially allow donors to pay for access to Trump.