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Canceling College Football Could Save Lives — and Wake Up Some COVID Deniers
If more people are alive in May because college ball got benched, that would be the biggest win of all.
Sanders Joins Calls for Resignation or Removal of Postmaster General
Sen. Bernie Sanders called out Louis DeJoy's actions as an attempt to “suppress the vote and undermine democracy.”
Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Quite Capable of an “October Surprise”
This is no time for letting one’s guard down, beguiled by hopes that the elections may occur as planned, warns Chomsky.
Trump’s Social Security Sleight of Hand Is Another Scam. Don’t Fall for It.
Trump has a long record of unfurling legally laughable nonsense orders when the political heat is on. This is that.
Trump Thinks It’s a “Good Idea” to Add His Own Face to Mount Rushmore
The Supreme Court ruled that the land where the monument sits was illegally taken from Indigenous people in the 1800s.
Lebanese Government Faces Collapse Amid Protests Over Blast, Economic Crisis
The Beirut explosion has intensified public outrage over long-standing government dysfunction.
Lawmakers Demand Removal of Postmaster General DeJoy
DeJoy's efforts to destroy USPS and aid Trump's reelection has many on edge after his “Friday night massacre” shakeup.
When Things Feel Dire, Remember Real Change Begins at the Grassroots Level
Sometimes it seems as though we're not winning in our fight for change, but we are, says Nina Turner.
Warren Denounces Trump’s Executive Orders as “Cruel Joke” on American People
The Massachusetts Senator described Trump's executive orders that were signed on Saturday as “unconstitutional slop.”
NRA Promises to Pour Money Into Trump’s Campaign Following Major Lawsuit
The National Rifle Association has announced plans to “spend tens of millions of dollars” on 2020 elections.