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Michigan GOP’s Voter Restrictions Could Eliminate 20 Percent of Polling Sites
The Michigan GOP is lobbying to end the use of donated polling sites, such as churches.
Judge Allows Rittenhouse to Eliminate Jury Members Using a Raffle Drum
Eighteen jurors who participated in the trial were downsized to 12 by random lottery, selected by the defendant himself.
$285 Billion Tax Cut for Rich Is Now Second-Costliest Item of Build Back Better
Progressives are raising the alarm over the potential impact this will have on Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Bernie Sanders Announces He’s Voting No on $778 Billion Defense Bill
He criticized his colleagues for supporting the massive defense fund but not the Democrats’ social spending bill.
With No Change in Votes, GOP Would Win Through Gerrymandering
Because of the way maps are set to be redrawn, five seats will likely flip from blue to red next year.
Massive COVID Surge Rattles Europe, Putting US at Risk Ahead of Thanksgiving
We are not finished with this yet, and it’s time to harden ourselves to this truth.
After Bipartisan Bill, Progressives Demand Fast Passage of Build Back Better Act
Progressives in and out of Congress say corporate Democrats must “keep their word” and approve the $1.75 trillion bill.
Beto O’Rourke Officially Announces Run to Unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
The challenge comes as Abbott is facing low ratings, having led the state down a far right path over the past year.
Rittenhouse Judge Drops Illegal Gun Possession Charges Ahead of Final Arguments
Wisconsin law states that anyone under 18 years of age cannot possess a deadly weapon.
As Damning New Memo Shakes Trump’s Defense, January 6 Committee Turns Up Heat
Trump acolytes Steve Bannon and Mark Meadows are but the first on the select committee’s long list.