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Poor People’s Campaign to March Against Manchin Obstructionism in West Virginia
Some observers claim Manchin's insistence on Senate unity can be explained by his campaign contributions record.
Most Voters Prefer Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Over Smaller GOP Proposal
Two-thirds of voters agree that an infrastructure bill should be a “top” or “important” priority.
The Dark Money Influencing Senator Manchin’s Right-Wing Agenda
Koch advocacy group Americans for Prosperity is urging its followers to send Manchin messages to uphold GOP priorities.
Facebook Is Right to Ban Trump for 2 Years Say a Majority of American Voters
Trump responded to the continued ban on his use of the platform last week by calling it an “insult” to his supporters.
Socialist Teacher Takes Lead in Peruvian Election
Political scientist Carlos León Moya describes how the election took place amid a years-long political crisis.
Civil Rights Leaders and West Virginia Miners Turn Up the Heat on Joe Manchin
Patience for Manchin’s self-serving intransigence is nearing a very loud end.
Senate Report: Agencies Knew of Threat From Trump Loyalists Weeks Before Jan. 6
Failure to assess threats “contributed significantly to the breach of the Capitol,” Sen. Gary Peters said.
As Negotiations on Infrastructure Drag on, Progressives Urge Dems to Go It Alone
Progressives warn that they may not vote for the president’s infrastructure bill if it keeps getting watered down.
Manchin’s Effort to Screw His Own Party Is So Monumental, It Shocked Fox News
"Haven’t you empowered Republicans to be obstructionists?” Fox anchor Chris Wallace asked Joe Manchin on Sunday.
Biden DOJ Says It Will No Longer Spy on New York Times Journalists
Trump and Biden administrations' subpoenas for journalists' records are “really troubling,” says civil rights advocate.