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Congressional Leaders Are Embracing Dark Money More Than Ever
Dark money groups are increasingly routing their contributions to super PACs aligned with congressional leaders.
Every Domestic Extremist Murder in 2022 Was Committed by Right-Wingers: Report
Since the January 6 attack on the Capitol, a “shedding of shame” has led to increased momentum for far-right violence.
Good Analysis Is Not Enough: Jen Angel and Liberation Movement Organizing
We honor Angel by studying the life she lived and the lessons she gave us to build liberatory power.
TX Lawmaker Proposes Tax Cuts for Straight Parents Who Have Never Been Divorced
Critics say the bill is an attack on families who don't adhere to right-wing Christian values.
Indigenous Leader Is Barred From Running in Guatemala’s Presidential Election
The Guatemalan Constitutional Court upheld a decision to bar human rights defender Thelma Cabrera from running.
DOJ Says Trump Can Be Sued for January 6 Speech
“No part of a president’s official responsibilities includes the incitement of imminent private violence,” the DOJ said.
GOP Megadonors Are Trying to Pull the Party Away From Trump. It Could Get Ugly.
The onset of the primary season is barely 10 months away, and the scramble for control of the GOP is intensifying.
Mike Pence Won’t Commit to Backing Trump If He Wins GOP Nomination
The former vice president is expected to announce a presidential run sometime in the next few months.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program Appears Headed for Defeat in the Supreme Court
The right-wing “justices” seemed impervious to the economic plight of tens of millions with debilitating student debt.
Trump Campaign Asked Proud Boys to Attend Post-Election Rallies in Plain Clothes
The court records demonstrate that Proud Boys leaders told members to prepare for violence at the rallies.