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Republicans Won Key Races in 2020 Granting Them Far More Power to Gerrymander
Democrats will have to rely on the courts and grassroots movements to push back on Republican redistricting.
Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Overturn Certification of Pennsylvania Results
Three Republican-appointed judges unanimously denied the Trump campaign's injunction on Friday.
Republican Senator Faces Insider-Trading Accusations Ahead of Georgia Runoff
Multimillionaire Sen. David Perdue traded hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock while passing pro-bank legislation.
Republicans Have Held On to Enough Power to Influence Future Elections
The results of state legislative elections put Republicans in place to be the long-term winners of the election of 2020.
Pennsylvania Judge Grants GOP Request to Halt Certification of Election Results
GOP litigants in the case argued that changes to the state's absentee ballot law made last year were unconstitutional.
Trump Tweets Bogus Poll Backing His Refusal to Concede
The latest numbers show a decisive win for Biden, with more than 80 million voters picking him to be the next president.
Mnuchin Violates CARES Act With Plan to Move $455 Billion in Unspent COVID Funds
The plan follows Mnuchin's widely condemned decision to cut off the relief programs at the end of the year.
Noam Chomsky: Trump Has Revealed the Extreme Fragility of American Democracy
Trump’s failed coup may look weak, but his refusal to concede could fuel a vile strategy to come roaring back in 2024.
Georgia Organizers and the GOP Square Off in a Fight for the Future
“There is a real massive effort that's scaling up," says movement journalist Anoa Changa.
Economists Argue to “Use Debt, Go Big, and Stay Big” With COVID Relief Package
A detailed memo pushes for roughly $3 trillion in fiscal support and to continue support through 2024.