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Former British Colonies in Caribbean Consider Cutting Ties to the Monarchy
Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister vows to hold a referendum on becoming a republic. Jamaica plans a vote, too.
Trump Turned DOJ Into His “Personal Law Firm,” Former Federal Prosecutor Says
The Senate Judiciary Committee will probe claims that Trump sought to pressure prosecutors to go after his enemies.
Manchin Asks Big Oil CEOs to Help Push Through Dirty Deal as Opposition Grows
Joe Manchin is reportedly calling in oil and gas executives to build GOP support for his anti-environmental side deal.
Trump Calls on Taxpayers to Pay Half the Costs of Special Master He’s Demanding
The Department of Justice says that Trump, “as the party requesting the special master,” should bear all the costs.
New Restrictions Make Voting Harder for People Who Struggle to Read
One in five Americans struggles to read, and new laws may prevent them from getting the help they need to vote.
Democracy Can’t Be Reduced to Voting in 2022 — We Must Build the Future We Want
Defending narrowly defined representational democracy is not enough. We need participatory, grassroots democracy.
WI Protesters Denounce Tim Michels for Encouraging Violence Against Media
Demonstrators gathered outside a Michels fundraising event in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Lawmakers Are Facing More Violent Threats Due to Trumpian Rhetoric, Jayapal Says
The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus drew connections between Trump's “Big Lie” and threats to democracy.
Private Equity and Hedge Fund Industries Pour Over $347 Million Into Midterms
Senators Sinema, Manchin and Schumer are among the top recipients of private equity and investment industry money.
Trump-Appointed Judge Shields Ex-President From Accountability for Taking Docs
Trump’s packing of the federal courts with judges chosen by Federalist Society is already reaping dividends.