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Republican State Legislators Have an Ominous Plan to Rewrite the US Constitution
Right-wing funders are pushing for a Constitution overhaul that would bypass Congress, governors and the president.
House Passes Assault Weapons Ban, First of Its Kind in Decades
Though assault weapons are behind many of the U.S.'s worst mass shootings, the bill likely won't pass the Senate.
At Rally for Levin and Tlaib, Sanders Warns AIPAC It “Cannot Buy Our Democracy”
Rep. Andy Levin is facing a challenger given millions by a PAC started by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
State of Alaska Recognizes 229 Tribes in Historic Bill
The state has had a long, hostile relationship with tribal governments that provide many essential services to Alaskans.
Right-Wing Groups Are Turning Election Denialism Into an Organized Force
The effort is an extraordinary investment in bolstering the false narrative of widespread voter fraud.
GOP Officials in at Least 3 States Have Refused to Certify Primary Results
The officials in New Mexico, Nevada and Pennsylvania have echoed Trump's lies about voter fraud on the campaign trail.
Warnock, Abrams in Close Races With Republicans in Georgia Races
Democrat Stacey Abrams is losing to GOP Gov. Brian Kemp — but his 3-point lead is within the poll's margin of error.
Climate Deal Is Making McConnell Gag on His Own Tactics — But It’s Not Done Yet
The climate bill — which, while imperfect, is profoundly encouraging — could still be derailed by Sinema or COVID.
Alito Gloats and Taunts Critics of His Anti-Abortion Ruling
Alito alleged that “religious liberty is under attack” after several Supreme Court wins for the Christian right.
ALEC Focuses on “Woke Capitalism,” Bodily Autonomy and More at Annual Meeting
The reception followed training for ALEC leaders on prospects for enacting total abortion bans state by state.