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GOP: Student Loan Forgiveness Hurts Ability to Lure Poor People Into Military
Progressives criticized Republicans for openly advocating for the continuation of the poverty draft.
Trump’s Lawyers Are Already Bickering With the Special Master, Whom They Picked
Special Master Raymond Dearie asked Trump's lawyers to explain the details over documents he's claimed are declassified.
Democrats’ Failure to Embrace the Progressive Grassroots Could Spell Their Doom
As the right wing works to dismantle democracy in the U.S., grassroots organizing offers the only plausible resistance.
Trump’s Hiding of Information Isn’t “Unprecedented.” It’s a Horrifying Norm.
In response to Trump's document scandal, let's challenge the policies of secrecy that are threatening democracy.
Sheriffs Who Spread 2020 Lies Are Planning More Voter Intimidation for Midterms
Far right sheriffs are vowing to “monitor” this year's midterm elections. They constitute a threat to voting rights.
Poll Finds Trump’s Approval Is Declining — While Biden’s Is on the Rise
Trump’s approval appears to have taken a hit in the wake of revelations that he kept classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Virginia’s Governor Mansion Tour No Longer Includes Mention of Enslaved People
The tour previously explored the lives of enslaved people, who lived on the mansion's grounds for five decades.
Meet the Congress Members Trading Defense Stocks While Shaping Military Policy
Congress continues to approve defense budgets beyond what even the Pentagon even asks for.
Black Voters Are Fighting Racial Gerrymandering in Louisiana
At every turn, a new tactic has been introduced to abridge some voters’ ability to participate in democracy.
Video Shows Marjorie Taylor Greene Kicking a Teen Activist
The Georgia Republican congresswoman didn't apologize and later shared the video of her kicking the teen on Twitter.