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Recall Campaign Against Socialist Kshama Sawant Is Backed by Billionaires
The socialist city councilor's victories for working people have made her the target of Seattle's corporate forces.
Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Behind About Half of Medicare’s Yearly Price Bump
Aduhelm, approved by the FDA in June despite much pushback, is expected to be a huge burden on the health care system.
Spyware Created by Israeli Firm Used to Hack US Officials’ iPhones
Apple told at least 11 State Department officials that their iPhones were hacked by unknown parties with the spyware.
At Least 40 Democrats Are Now Calling for Boebert to Be Removed From Committees
Progressives have condemned Kevin McCarthy for his silence as “death threats and vitriol” are spewed at Ilhan Omar.
January 6 Commission Votes to Forward Contempt Charges for Trump DOJ Official
The commission may drop its recommendation for charges if the former DOJ official agrees to testify in the near future.
Poll Finds Most Young Americans Say US Democracy Is “in Trouble” or “Failed”
The poll comes as young Americans are poised to inherit monumental political, economic and environmental challenges.
With Omicron in US, GOP Hard-Liners Are Still Trying to Thwart Vaccine Mandates
A government shutdown over COVID protections looms -- even as a concerning new variant spreads.
Dems Hopeful Stacey Abrams Will Win Governor’s Seat After Georgia’s Blue Wave
The voting rights advocate may stand a chance in the state that surprisingly turned blue in the 2020 election.
Biden to Announce New COVID Approach, Including Reimbursements for At-Home Tests
The administration plans to increase testing measures, promote boosters and enact stricter travel requirements.
Redistricting Threatens Decades of Black Voters’ Hard-Fought Victories
Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to push back against the GOP's racist redistricting and voting laws.