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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.
Judge Cannon Assigns Special Master, Refuses to Let DOJ Examine Classified Docs
More than 11,000 docs were retrieved from Trump's Florida home in August, including around 100 with classified markings.
Oath Keepers Were Emboldened by Trump Tweet, New January 6 Audio Shows
“He didn't say not to do anything to the congressmen,” a member of the far right militia group said in the recording.
Trump Admits to Taking Government Docs, But Claims He Declassified Them
Using “declassification” as a defense is inadequate, based on the laws Trump may have violated.
Meadows Complies With DOJ, Hands Over Evidence Relating to Jan. 6 Inquiry
Meadows is the highest-ranking former Trump official to comply with a subpoena request from the Justice Department.
How Can We Build Democracy in the South — in Electoral Politics and Beyond?
Southern freedom fighters have been fighting to build a grassroots democracy that is directly informed by their needs.
Dark Money School Groups Are Trying to Buy the Midterm Elections for the GOP
Dark money threatens to sway the 2022 elections, from school boards to Congress.