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Corporations Criticize Georgia’s Racist Voting Bill After Giving Big to GOP
Business PACs gave 57 percent of their donations to Republicans in the 2020 election cycle.
In Wake of Amazon Union Vote, Progressives Urge Action on Filibuster and PRO Act
The PRO Act faces little chance passing the Senate unless Democrats eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster.
Payments From Gaetz to Indicted Official Prompt Call for Resignation
Gaetz is currently being investigated by the Justice Department over sex-trafficking allegations.
Georgia’s Voter Suppression Is Sparking Boycotts. History Shows They Can Work.
Economic backlash against Georgia’s voter suppression law may help reverse the tide of similar laws across the country.
Manchin Pens Op-Ed Against Filibuster Reform, Using Section 304 to Pass Bills
Manchin wants a “new era of bipartisanship” — something Republicans have not indicated they're willing to get behind.
Ted Cruz Illegally Used Campaign Funds to Promote His Book, Watchdog Says
The senator spent nearly $18,000 in campaign money on Facebook advertisements for his book, the watchdog alleges.
Grassroots Organizers Mobilize to Defend Kshama Sawant Against Recall Effort
Capitalist forces are targeting leftist City Councilor Kshama Sawant in Seattle. A solidarity campaign is fighting back.
GOP Threatens to Out Donors as “Defectors” to Trump If They Don’t Give Monthly
A pre-checked box on the National Republican Congressional Committee donor website makes recurring donations automatic.
McConnell-Led Opposition to Infrastructure Plan May Haunt GOP in Next Elections
McConnell's usual scare tactics may fail if Biden's new infrastructure bill delivers tangible economic benefits.
Biden’s Corporate Tax Increase Will Raise $2.5 Trillion Says Treasury Department
Biden’s plan lifts the corporate tax rate set by Trump, but it’s still less than what it was under Obama.