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Critics Slam Sinema for Leaving Democratic Party Days After Warnock’s Win
Sinema's move may impact the power balance in the closely divided Senate, depending on which party caucus she joins.
77 Percent of Young Voters Said Student Debt Relief Motivated Them to Vote
The poll found that 12 percent of young voters said student debt relief was the only reason they voted.
With Warnock’s Win, Senate Dems Could Establish a Jan. 6 Committee of Their Own
Raphael Warnock's win in Georgia means a power-sharing agreement between Democrats and the GOP in the Senate will end.
Right-Wing Groups Have Funneled $90M in Dark Money to “Moore v. Harper” Backers
Plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case seek to give politicians a pass to suppress voters and even overturn elections.
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Is Ousted and Arrested
The events are the latest in an “enduring crisis” in Peru going back to dictatorship in the ‘90s, says Peruvian scholar.
Brittney Griner Is Freed in Prisoner Swap With Russia, White House Announces
Russia detained Griner for possession of 0.7 ounces of cannabis oil, sentencing her to nine years in prison.
Noam Chomsky: “We’re on the Road to a Form of Neofascism”
The ground is well prepared for neofascism to fill the void left by class war wrought by neoliberalism, says Chomsky.
Paul Gosar Backs Trump’s Calls for “Termination” of US Constitution
The Arizona Republican congressman tweeted — then quickly deleted — a post backing Trump's statement.
Newly Found Secret Trump Docs Could Trigger New FBI Search, Experts Say
In recent weeks, lawyers for Trump found at least two items marked “classified” at a storage unit in West Palm Beach.
Aftermath of Climate Disasters Looms Large in Louisiana Runoff Election
On December 10, a three-term incumbent utility regulator faces a challenger backed by a people-powered movement.