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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.
Watchdogs Alarmed by Changes to Postal Service Under Trump’s Postmaster General
Louis DeJoy, a major GOP donor to the president, has issued changes to mail service that could impact the 2020 election.
Mary Trump on Her Uncle, President Trump, and Why He Must Be Ousted
Mary Trump discusses the president’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and his long history of lies.
Right-Wing Groups Took Millions in COVID Aid and Spent It Lobbying Against Aid
Numerous groups that eagerly accepted PPP loans have urged Mitch McConnell to slash unemployment benefits.
Outraised 250-1, Progressive Marquita Bradshaw Upsets Establishment Opponent
Progressive environmentalist Marquita Bradshaw scored a stunning upset victory in the Tennessee Democratic primary.
DNC Platform Condemns BDS But Not Israel’s Occupation of Palestine
The Democratic National Committee is ignoring 90 percent of its base to side with Trump and the GOP on Israel policy.
New York AG Letitia James Files Lawsuit Seeking to Dissolve the NRA
James alleges tens of millions of dollars of donations were spent for personal reasons by several NRA executives.
Trump Isn’t “Failing” on COVID Testing. He’s Carrying Out a Brutal Plan.
Both COVID testing and the census have been thwarted to benefit those in power, to help them stay in power.