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Study: Racism Plays Bigger Role in Black-White Infant Mortality Gap Than Wealth
While mortality rates are decreasing each year, the disparity in outcomes between white and Black infants remains.
Sanders Isn’t Afraid to Subpoena Starbucks CEO to Get Him to Appear in Congress
As chair of the Senate HELP Committee, Sanders has executives of all stripes in his crosshairs.
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Christian Super Bowl Ads That “Make Fascism Look Benign”
A recent investigation revealed the group behind the ads has ties to anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ causes.
Trump Dismissed Research He Paid for After It Debunked Election Fraud Claims
Trump has continued to push claims of election fraud, even after a report he commissioned revealed they were bogus.
GOP-Run Southern Legislatures Are Using Rule Changes to Undermine Democracy
After midterm gains, Republicans across the south are reducing transparency and cutting Democrats out of key votes.
Minnesota Democrats Pass Expansive Voting Rights Bill in Committee
The Democracy for the People Act would also require disclosure of dark money contributions in state races.
DOJ Subpoenas Mike Pence for Information on Trump Plot to Overturn Election
It's currently unclear whether Pence will comply with the subpoena request or try to invoke executive privilege.
US Eases Sanctions on Syria for Earthquake Relief
The 180-day sanctions relief came after U.S. officials denied that the restrictions would impact humanitarian aid.
GOP Targets Food Aid, Student Debt Relief, and More for Debt Ceiling Deal
The Republican chair of the House Budget Committee put forth roughly $780 billion in proposed spending cuts.
Ortega Is Exploiting Nicaragua’s Revolutionary Past to Crush Internal Struggles
While US imperialism has undoubtedly hurt Nicaragua, internal grievances against the current government are legitimate.