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Crowd Boos, Chants “Vote Him Out” After Trump Appears at Ginsburg Memorial
Trump plans to name Ginsburg's successor to the Supreme Court on Saturday.
Trump Won’t Commit to Honor Election Results If He Loses
The peaceful transition of power between presidents has been respected since the early years of the country's founding.
These Races Will Shape What the US Elections Mean for Climate Progress
The people have marched, and now it’s time to vote.
Romney Crowns His Hypocrisy by Backing McConnell’s Push to Fill Ginsburg’s Seat
Romney has become a parody of himself in allowing Mitch McConnell’s brazen hypocrisy to stand unchallenged.
50+ Progressive Writers and Activists Pen Open Letter Urging Vote for Biden
Not voting conveys that we can live with Trump again “as long as we don't have to sully our hands by voting for Biden.”
Front-Runner to Replace RBG Is Anti-Abortion Member of Catholic Group
Barrett made a lifelong loyalty pledge to People of Praise, raising questions about her ability to rule independently.
Why the Fascists Don’t Want Us to Grieve
Trump knows the full expression of our collective grief would be the end of his presidency.
Trump Is Losing Farmer Support in Climate Crisis. Will They Swing the Election?
Amid the worsening climate crisis, farmers’ support for Trump has fallen from 89 percent to 71 percent since April.
Topics for the First Debate Announced — Here’s How Trump, Biden Poll on Them
While polls show a clear preference for one candidate, Americans aren't confident on who they think will end up winning.
Romney Says He’ll Back Rush to Name Ginsburg Successor
With just weeks until the election, there's a strong possibility a nominee will be confirmed during a lame-duck session.