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Ousted Vaccine Agency Director Will Testify That Our “Darkest Winter” Is Ahead
It is far past time to bring this Monster’s Ball to an end.
Adventures in Digital Organizing With Mariame Kaba
Kelly Hayes talks with activist Mariame Kaba about storytelling and building power.
Was Jared Kushner Testing the Waters for Cancelling Elections in November?
Trump's son-in-law later tried to walk back his comment that the November 3 election may not happen due to COVID-19.
Why Are “Progressive Democrats” Siding With Amazon in Seattle?
The city’s famously anti-Trump mayor is one of the strongest opponents of a progressive business tax communities want.
Don’t Expect to See Trump’s Tax Returns Before the Election
The cases will probably be sent back to the lower courts, leaving the matter unresolved until after the 2020 election.
Vote-by-Mail Threatened as Top US Postal Service Official Reportedly Forced Out
The USPS Board of Governors has selected a leading Trump and Republican Party donor to serve as postmaster general.
Justice Thomas Said Forcing Trump to Release His Taxes Weakens the President
Justices expressed a desire to stay out of legislative matters while also worrying about unfettered access to records.
Trump Dismisses Chinese American Reporter’s Question Saying, “Ask China!”
Many viewed the response from the president as racist.
Ignoring Trump and Right-Wing Think Tanks, Red States Expand Vote by Mail
Some Republican secretaries of state see no alternative to absentee voting if the pandemic persists.
Pence Insists on No Masks at Public Meeting Despite His Staffer Testing Positive
Pence plans to continue working unmasked at the White House though his press secretary has tested positive.