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New York Indictment Is Just the Beginning of Trump’s Mounting Legal Woes
The New York district attorney's case against Trump is a strong one.
Noam Chomsky: There Are Signs of Hope Amid Climate Crisis, Bank Failures and War
Popular activism is working to create an alternative world in which human beings can survive, Chomsky says.
AOC Renews Call for Clarence Thomas to Be Impeached Following Bombshell Report
“This degree of corruption is shocking — almost cartoonish. Thomas must be impeached.”
GOP Election Bill in Florida Aims to Make It Harder for Gen Z to Vote
The bill “came out of nowhere” and passed a committee vote within 24 hours of introduction, one Democratic lawmaker said.
Progressive Johnson Triumphs Against “Tough-on-Crime” Democrat in Chicago
Johnson’s opponent, Paul Vallas, ran on a platform of further empowering the already extremely violent Chicago Police.
Liberal Judge Wins WI Supreme Court Race — But GOP Gains Impeachment Powers
The liberal judge won the race by double-digits against an anti-abortion Trump loyalist.
Trump Has Broken Many More Laws Than He’s Currently Being Charged With
Though “all presidents violate laws,” Trump has “taken it to a new and diverse height,” says Ralph Nader.
Trump Pushes Conspiracy Theories, Attacks Manhattan DA in Post-Indictment Speech
Trump ended his campaign-style speech about his indictment by vowing to “make America great again” in 2024.
“Corporations Are Not People”: Jayapal Files Bill to Reverse “Citizens United”
The proposal specifies that corporations do not have the same constitutional rights as individuals.
Trump Becomes First Ex-President to Be Indicted in US History
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with committing 34 felonies related to hush money payments.