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Warren, Sanders Call on Biden to Issue Pardons for Cannabis-Related Convictions
Though Biden supported decriminalization on the campaign trail, he’s only pardoned nine people for marijuana charges.
US Democracy May Have 2 Years to Live, Depending on Upcoming Gerrymander Ruling
Free and fair elections may be in their final days, thanks to an impending Supreme Court decision.
Progressives Call for Reform, Say Supreme Court Has “Destroyed Its Legitimacy”
“We do not have to simply accept the devastation of these rulings,” said Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
Graham, Giuliani and Eastman Among 7 Subpoenaed in Georgia Election Probe
The inquiry is looking into allegations that Trump and his allies sought to illegally influence election officials.
The Supreme Court Is Now Further Right Than It’s Been Since the Early 1930s
Only a quarter of Americans say they have confidence in the court, following a spate of far right rulings this year.
The Highland Park Shooting Was a Very American Attack
As our safe spaces dwindle and our fears rise, fascism finds an ever-growing foothold.
Petition Calling for Clarence Thomas’s Impeachment Reaches 1 Million Signatures
Though only one Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached, the current circumstances are unprecedented.
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Said It Was Time to “Move On” Hours After Shooting
More than 300 mass shootings have been documented in the U.S. since the start of the year.
Nearly 2 Dozen GOP States Are Trying to Use COVID Relief Funds for Tax Cuts
Some states are attempting to finance tax cuts for the wealthy instead of devoting the money to combating the pandemic.
Proponents of the “Big Lie” Continue Push for Illegal Access to Voting Machines
CEO Mike Lindell is one such person linked with key players seeking to access machines in Colorado and elsewhere.