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After Reports Suggest Trump Seeks to Privatize USPS, Progressives Speak Out
The Washington Post reports Trump is “keen” for a scheme that would hand the USPS over to for-profit, private interests.
Trump Now Says He Can’t Promise He’ll Be Able to Lower Grocery Prices
“Groceries, cars, everything. We’re going to get the prices down,” Trump promised in the fall.
We Can’t Relinquish Our Demands and Solely Play Defense During Trump’s Next Term
Even as we grieve Trump’s return, we must remember that our movements have often operated against the odds.
Trump Calls for Loyalist Kari Lake to Lead US-Funded International News Agency
If Trump successfully appoints Lake, it would “destroy the mission of VOA” as an independent agency, one critic said.
81 Democrats Vote With GOP for Military Budget Barring Gaza Death Toll Citations
“This is an alarming erasure of the suffering of the Palestinian people,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
With Anger Roiling Around Health Insurance, Will We See a Class Awakening?
For the ruling elite, a surge in class consciousness is a deeply unsettling development.
34 Members of Congress Urge Biden to Pardon Environmental Lawyer Steven Donziger
The environmental lawyer long badgered by Chevron and allies said he is “grateful” for the lawmakers’ letter.
Trump Says He’ll Fast-Track Any Permit Request If Treasury Is Paid $1 Billion
Trump's proposal could run afoul of a federal law requiring environmental reviews of all major infrastructure projects.
White House Welcomes Gallant Despite ICC Warrant for Crimes Against Humanity
Gallant is no longer a member of Israel’s government and is listed as “at large” by the ICC.
Trump Bizarrely Claims Dems Are Trying to End the Popular Vote for President
Recent polling shows that nearly two-thirds of voters want the Electoral College to be abolished.