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DOJ Argues in Court Filing That Donald Trump Lost the 2020 Election
Justice Department lawyers argued a case should be tossed because it would “be moot” with Trump leaving office.
Kelly Loeffler Officially Became a Billionaire Days Before Georgia Runoff
Loeffler’s personal fortune has been a key focus of her campaign to hold her Senate seat.
Early Georgia Voting Data Shows Unprecedented Black Voter Turnout
The GOP is struggling to contain the fallout from President Trump’s extortionary attempt to reverse his loss in Georgia.
Trump Faces Criminal Investigation for Call to Georgia Secretary of State
Trump asked Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “invent” votes, a law professor in the state contends.
AOC, Legal Experts Describe Trump’s Georgia Call as an “Impeachable Offense”
Trump demanded the Georgia secretary of state “find” him enough votes to defeat Biden in the state by just one vote.
Sanders, Other Critics Denounce GOP Senators’ Attempt to Undermine Election
The certification of Biden's victory could be delayed by several hours but is ultimately expected to go through.
Democracy Will Never Be Delivered From Above. It Must Be Built From Below.
The only way to fight against systemic corruption is to set up a counterpower through direct democracy.
Raffensperger Stood Up to Trump, But He Also Attacked Voting Rights Groups
Creating investigations to resolve frivolous claims and unfounded allegations should not be something to celebrate.
Trump’s Chaos Casts Shadow Over Electoral College Vote as Nation Awaits Stimulus
These next couple of weeks are likely to be a political soap opera of an epic scale.
Progressives Hope Paygo Exemptions in House Rules Will Pave Way for Big Reforms
Legislative responses to the COVID and climate crises no longer will require offsetting tax increases or budget cuts.