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Ginni Thomas, Wife of Clarence Thomas, Attended “Stop the Steal” Rally on Jan. 6
Ginni Thomas claims her work does not interfere with or influence her husband's decisions on the Supreme Court.
Progressives Are Urging Schumer to Restart Push for Climate and Social Spending
House Democrats say $555 billion in climate investments should be a starting point for negotiations in the Senate.
Trump Commands Followers to “Lay Down Their Lives” to Stop Critical Race Theory
Trump's incendiary rhetoric was reminiscent of his speech to his loyalists prior to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Russian and US Oligarchs Funnel Money to Charity for Personal and Political Gain
Wealthy donors use many loopholes in our charitable system to reap personal financial gain or to shape public policy.
Mailed Ballots Boosted 2020’s Voter Turnout — Will It Work in 2022?
New research on the 2020 election confirms that mailed-out ballots boost turnout.
Democrats Fail to Get D.C.’s Cannabis Legalization Approved by Congress
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen claims Republicans were “ready to shut down the government” over the issue.
Lawsuit Alleges 3 Lawmakers, Part of Trump Electors Plot, Cannot Run for Office
Ten residents — plus a brewing company — are suing in hopes that the three Republicans will be deemed ineligible to run.
The 2020 Census Undercounted Native Americans, Black and Latinx People
Inaccurate census counts of non-white populations can lead to even further voter disenfranchisement.
Trump Is Asking His Fans to Pay for New “Trump Force One” Plane
“Do you want to see the new Trump Force One?” the email asked, with a link to a site that asks for monthly donations.
Billionaire-Backed Group Enlists Trump Supporters to Hunt for Voter Fraud
The Voter Reference Foundation is putting voter rolls online while making unsupported claims suggesting election fraud.