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Jan 6 Committee Subpoenas 11 Individuals Who Organized Trump Rally That Day
“Everyone has a legal duty to comply with the subpoenas,” commission member Rep. Jamie Raskin said.
Progressives Remain United on Holding Democrats to Infrastructure Promises
The message from members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus has been consistent for months.
With Infrastructure on the Brink, Manchin Refuses to Negotiate
Every sinew of public muscle must be brought to bear on the senator from West Virginia to at least get him to negotiate.
Schumer Unveils Deal With GOP Senators to Fund Government Through December
The federal government was set to run out of funding by midnight on Friday morning, but the shutdown has been averted.
Iceland Didn’t Tilt Left as Expected. A Socialist Reflects on the Election Loss.
Not getting into parliament was disappointing, but the work of building a just society doesn’t stop with elections.
College Athletes Should Have Collective Bargaining Rights, NLRB Memo Says
Though initially only impacting private schools, the memo could have a “ripple effect” throughout college sports.
Sanders Slams Pundits, Implores “Tell Me Where We Should Cut” Reconciliation
The senator has pointed out that the $3.5 trillion bill only costs about 1 percent of the nation’s projected GDP.
Backed by Sanders and Warren, House Progressives Are Firm on Infrastructure Vote
If the moment holds, the Progressive Caucus is about to teach Speaker Pelosi a lesson on power and keeping promises.
Progressives “Hold the Line” for $3.5T Package to Expand the Social Safety Net
Progressives say they will oppose the infrastructure bill as Speaker Pelosi breaks her dual-bill promise.
Calls to Fire DeJoy Intensify as 10-Year Plan to Sabotage USPS Takes Effect
The plan ushers in changes that will permanently slow mail delivery while hiking prices for consumers.