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In Leaked Video, GOP Congressman Admits His Party Wants Chaos and Obstruction
Chip Roy of Texas openly admits that his party wants “18 more months of chaos and the inability to get stuff done.”
More Than 700 Republicans Running in 2022 Have Pushed Trump’s Election Lies
The avalanche of election falsehoods in the 2022 campaign comes as Republican-led states enact new voting restrictions.
Haitian President Assassinated, Plunging Country Into New Political Crisis
Jovenel Moïse was accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power beyond February 7, when his term officially ended.
New Book Details How Trump Wanted to Use Pandemic to Cancel 2020 Election
In public statements, Trump frequently downplayed the threat of coronavirus to the American public.
In Echo of Trump, Boris Johnson Says UK Must “Learn to Live With” Rising COVID
The endgame to this unfolding scenario, both in the U.S. and in the U.K., appears to be a desperate one.
AOC Calls Out “Racist and Colonial” Cannabis Policy in Olympic Games
The New York congresswoman also described the IOC's ban on a swim cap designed for Black swimmers as problematic.
Free Press Advocates Call on Biden to Dismiss Trump’s Appeal Against Assange
Biden has paid lip service to a free press. Will he follow through on this ideal in relation to Assange?
Nina Turner Wins July 4 Endorsement of Largest Ohio Newspaper
The endorsement is the latest show of momentum even as mainstream Democrats have moved against Turner's candidacy.
Olympics Needs to End Restrictions on Free Speech of Athletes
Olympics athletes are defending their right to protest against racism, police violence and human rights violations.
It’s Time to Stop Trying to Redeem Patriotism
If you don't know where you came from, you cannot truly know where you are going, and that means you are lost.