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2 Red States Are Taxing Student Debt Relief — But Didn’t Tax PPP Forgiveness
Both states exempted PPP loans from taxes, but could slap student debt borrowers with several-hundred-dollar tax bills.
Trump Falsely Claims Biden’s Speech Threatened His Loyalists With Military Force
Many observers praised Biden for calling out the extremism of Trump and his supporters.
Trump Claims He’s “Financially Supporting” Participants in Capitol Attack
Donald Trump says he would look “very, very favorably” at “full pardons” for January 6 attackers, if he is reelected.
46 Percent of Voters Are More Likely to Vote Thanks to Student Debt Relief Plan
The polling suggests that student debt relief is a politically savvy move, as activists have pointed out for years.
Ginni Thomas Told Wisconsin Lawmakers to Overturn 2020 Presidential Result
The messages Thomas sent were almost exactly the same as the dozens of emails she sent GOP lawmakers in Arizona.
Oversight Committee Reaches Agreement to Get Trump’s Financial Records
Lawmakers say the documents will help them get to the bottom of Trump’s questionable financial practices.
Abortion, Gun Violence Give Democrats Slight Edge Over GOP in Midterm Polls
Polls suggest Democrats may upend the “traditional” standard of the party in power faring poorly in midterm elections.
Mary Peltola Defeats Palin, Becomes First Alaska Native to Win House Seat
The election was the first congressional race to use Alaska's new ranked choice voting system.
We Need a New Language of Resistance Amid Far Right’s Calls for Civil War
The left must accentuate and embrace a language that is forward-looking and offers the possibility for real change.
Virginia Judge Throws Out Republican Attempt to Ban Book About LGBTQ People
The suit went further than other ban attempts, seeking to outright ban the sale of two books in the state.