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Trump’s Extremist Supreme Court Pick Could Hand Him the Election
An emboldened 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court could dramatically reshape policy.
AOC Calls Trump a “Walking Scam” as His Federal Income Tax Records Are Released
The records show that Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in both 2016 and 2017.
The Fate of Our Rights Won’t Be Determined by Barrett, But by Popular Struggle
History shows that mass upheaval has had a profound impact on how the Supreme Court rules.
From a Justice for Gender Equality to a “Justice” for Gender Oppression
Unlike the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amy Coney Barrett will be a ruthless opponent of gender and reproductive rights.
Activists Are Calling on Democrats to Stop Trump’s SCOTUS Pick From Advancing
Protesters gathered outside Sen. Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn to call on Democrats to block Trump's nominee.
GOP Senator Proposes Bill That Would Discount Most Absentee and Mail-In Ballots
A bill proposed by Sen. Rick Scott would set an unrealistic deadline to count all votes within 24 hours of Election Day.
Bernie Sanders Issues Warning About Prospect of Trump Refusing to Leave Office
The Vermont senator made the remarks during his first major public speech since bowing out of the presidential race.
Black Voters in East Baton Rouge Face Continuous Polling Place Changes
Advocates say officials are failing to properly notify communities about changes to polling places due to flooding.
Democrats Will Propose Bill Limiting Supreme Court Terms to 18 Years
The move would ensure two Supreme Court justice appointments per every four-year presidential term.
Is the Justice Department Assisting Trump’s Campaign to Smear Mail-In Voting?
Watchdogs are raising questions about the intentions of a recent Justice Department inquiry into “discarded” ballots.