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When Revolutionary Moments Arise Again — and They Will — What Will We Do?
When the left demobilizes the grassroots for elections, it cuts off popular forces that enable social transformation.
Manchin Accused of “Bad-Faith Negotiating” for Spurning His Own BBB Counteroffer
The West Virginia senator has reportedly rejected his own $1.8 trillion counteroffer to Biden's Build Back Better Act.
Two Lawyers Arguing Remotely Against Vaccine Mandates at Supreme Court Had COVID
Two lawyers opposed to OSHA vaccine requirements had to appear in front of the court remotely due to COVID infections.
Trump Was Against Telling Mob to “Stay Peaceful” During Jan. 6, Former Aide Says
Trump preferred to let the attack “play out” before issuing any messages, the former aide said.
Voting Rights Groups Tell Biden: Don’t Come to Atlanta Without a Plan
Georgia won't be used as “a chess piece in someone else’s ineffectual political dealings,” the groups said.
Republicans Are Trying to Pass More Voting Restrictions Ahead of 2022 Midterms
Republicans in 19 states passed 34 laws restricting ballot access last year — and they're just getting started.
Biden Is Finally Confronting Trump’s Big Lie — But There’s Much Left to Do
Even if the 1/6 commission succeeds in its important work, that work is only a beginning.
Grisham Says Trump “Gleefully” Watched as Loyalists Attacked Capitol a Year Ago
Stephanie Grisham and some other former Trump officials plan to discuss ways to derail Trump's ongoing political aims.
MSNBC Host to Navarro: Peaceful or Not, Trump Plot to Overturn Election “a Coup”
Navarro described the former president's “Green Bay sweep” plan to overturn the election on live television.
GOP Attack on “Election Fraud” Is Really an Attack on Black Voters
Trump's false claims about voter fraud prompted a wave of racist assaults on voting rights, says author Carol Anderson.