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In the Fight Against Fascism, Libraries Should Be Defended — Not Defunded
Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders must fortify at all costs, especially in this moment.
Veto Record Belies “Progressive” Air of Dem Leaders’ Pick for Key Senate Race
Janet Mills has vetoed collective bargaining rights, wealth taxes, protections for renters, and tribal sovereignty laws.
Critics Warn “Trump Accounts” Won’t Address Most Families’ Needs
The program is “another giveaway to the richest Americans that leaves everyone else further behind," one critic said.
Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold SNAP Funds From Democratic-Led States
The USDA seeks data from states including SNAP recipients’ personal information such as Social Security numbers.
Republican Files Bill to Eliminate Dual Citizenship, Force Renunciations
The legislation directs the secretary of state to create a database on people with multiple citizenships.
90 Former Lawmakers Urge US House to Ban Members of Congress From Trading Stocks
"Our elected lawmakers cannot be both the referee and the player,” the former legislators wrote.
Trump Admin Aims to Cut Down Office Visits in Latest Attack on Social Security
About 7,000 workers have already been cut from the agency, leading to understaffed field offices and overwhelmed phones.
Netanyahu Requests Presidential Pardon From Corruption Case, Citing Trump Plea
“President Trump called for an immediate end to the trial” to further advance joint interests, Netanyahu said.
US Enlisted DC Shooting Suspect in CIA-Backed Death Squad When He Was a Child
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who allegedly shot two National Guardsmen, had previously worked in a “Zero Unit” in Afghanistan.
US Progressives Accuse Trump of Interfering in Honduran Elections
Trump endorsed right-wing presidential candidate Nasry “Tito” Asfura and smeared his progressive opponent Rixi Moncada.