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![The Puerto Rican flag is seen outside the Governor's residence as Puerto Ricans vote in the general election in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 3, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1229443313-400x300.jpg)
Independence Is the Progressive Solution to US Colonialism in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Cultural Center Executive Director José López discusses the changing political landscape in Puerto Rico.
![Then-Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer listens as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on December 20, 2020, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2021_0122-schumer-pelosi-400x300.jpg)
Pelosi Is Sending the Impeachment Article to the Senate on Monday
The delivery triggers the beginning of proceedings, but McConnell and some Democrats want to push it back.
![Former General Michael Flynn, former President Trump’s pardoned national security adviser, speaks during a protest of the outcome of the 2020 presidential election outside the Supreme Court on December 12, 2020, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2021/01/2021_0122-michael-flynn-400x300.jpg)
Army Denied Role of Michael Flynn’s Brother in Decisions After Capitol Breach
The denials of Charles Flynn's involvement have raised further questions about the Army's handling of the crisis.
![Sen. Ted Cruz walks through the Rotunda headed to the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2021_0122-ted-cruz-400x300.jpg)
Cruz and Hawley Should Be Investigated and Expelled, Some Democrats Say
Progressive activists also called on Chuck Schumer to deny the two Senators committee seats on Thursday.
![Then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conducts a news conference in the U.S. Capitol after the Senate Republican Policy luncheon in Washington, D.C., on Decemnber 15, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2021/01/2021_0122-mitch-mcconnell-400x300.jpg)
McConnell Is Obstructing to Save the Filibuster. Progressives Want It Abolished.
The Senate minority leader's stonewalling of a must-pass organizing resolution is already pushing the issue.
![Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2021_0121-mitch-mcconnell-400x300.jpg)
McConnell Is Holding Up the Senate to Protect the Filibuster
As minority leader under Obama, Mitch McConnell weaponized the filibuster to stymie the president's legislative agenda.
![House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks during his weekly press conference on January 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2021_0121-kevin-mccarthy-400x300.jpg)
Kevin McCarthy Wrongly Claims He Never Voted Against Overturning Biden’s Win
The House minority leader denied that he was attempting to flip Arizona in favor of former President Donald Trump.
![House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wears a protective mask as she walks through the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 2021.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2021_0121-nancy-pelosi-400x300.jpg)
Pelosi Responds to Claims that Trump Impeachment Goes Against Calls for “Unity”
It wouldn't be unifying to “move on” from Trump's “act of incitement” at the Capitol, the Speaker of the House said.
![Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrives at the Capitol on August 22, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2021_0121-aoc--400x300.jpg)
AOC Skipped Inauguration to Join a Strike
She went to Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx to express solidarity with 1,400 striking produce workers.
![Cornel West and Maria Hinojosa on the Promise & Dangers of the Biden Admin](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2021/01/SEG2-West-Hinojosa-1-400x300.jpg)
Cornel West and Maria Hinojosa Discuss Promise and Dangers of the Biden Admin
Hinojosa says parts of Biden's agenda are promising, but lack urgency. “He's got to be bold,” West says.