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Kentucky Governor’s Race Surges Towards Record-Breaking Fundraising Milestone
The Democratic incumbent has a hefty cash advantage, but his challenger has won races where he's been outraised before.
Right-Dominated Supreme Court Is Poised to Do Grave Harm in Upcoming Term
Voting rights and the protection of workers, consumers, health, safety and the environment are on the court's docket.
Far Right Republicans Are Considering Ousting McCarthy From Speaker Role
It's not a matter of if, but when, Freedom Caucus members try to boot McCarthy, sources say.
GOP Presidential Contenders Cling to Drug War Policies Fueling Overdose Crisis
Overdoses spike when police get involved, but the “war on drugs” remains potent political theater on the right.
Trump Says No GOP Candidate Running Against Him Should Be His VP
Other Republicans vying for the party's nomination are simply “running for a job,” Trump said.
Ralph Nader: GOP Debate Was “Pretty Embarrassing”
Nader also called on Democrats to “stop engaging in candidate suppression” of third-party runs such as Cornel West's.
GOP Holds Biden Impeachment Hearing Days Before Deadline to Keep Government Open
“Republicans are launching an impeachment drive based on a long-debunked and discredited lie,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Impending Government Shutdown May Hit Tribal Nations Particularly Hard
Rural tribal governments that heavily depend on federal funding may see relatively more furloughs and service stoppage.
To Fight Big Tech, We Must Seize the Means of Computation
“[Elon] Musk is kind of an unsubtle example of the problem with Tech Bros,” says Cory Doctorow.
UAW President Calls Trump Speech at Non-Union Auto Plant “Pathetic Irony”
Trump's visit comes as the Biden campaign launches its first ad against him, highlighting his anti-worker record.