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There’s a Path to Ending the Filibuster, If Democrats Move Wisely
It's time to clear a path to improve people's lives with historic progressive legislation. The filibuster must go.
Klobuchar Defends Voting Rights Bill, Deriding “Chaos” of GOP-Backed Suppression
The For the People Act would expand early voting, require states set up automatic voter registration, and more.
21 GOP-Led States Threaten to Sue to Use COVID Relief on Tax Cuts
The Biden administration wanted to ensure the money was invested in local economies, not used to underwrite tax cuts.
Mitch McConnell’s Lies Keep Getting Called Out
The minority leader has recently been caught in lies about the filibuster, voting rights and contact with Biden.
Inspired by Georgia, GOP Is Creating “Best Practices” Guide on Voter Suppression
With help from the Heritage Foundation, GOP leaders are working on national guidelines for voter suppression laws.
Senate Dems Have a Plan to Showcase GOP’s Filibuster Abuse. Biden’s On Board.
A group of historians told Biden it's time for him to go “big and fast” with his agenda, with or without the filibuster.
Sidney Powell’s Legal Defense Exposes the Rot at the Core of Trumpism
Here is the distilled essence of Trumpism, bleeding on the platter for all to see.
The GOP’s New Fundraising Strategy? Acting Heinous and Monetizing the Backlash.
Following tactics employed by Trump, Republicans are perpetually playing the victim to appeal to their base.
Trump Team, Including Giuliani, May Face “False Statement” Charges in Georgia
The inquiry centers on Trump's attempts to pressure officials to find him votes after losing the state last fall.
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
“How many people need to get unnecessarily sicker before Congress is prepared to take on the greed?” Sanders asked.