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2020 Election
Politicians Failed Us in 2020. Our Movements Built Lasting Power.
From pandemic mutual aid to Black Lives Matter, 2020 will be remembered as a year when everything changed.
As Georgia Senate Runoffs Near, Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s Scandals Are Piling Up
Political opponents and media have called for greater scrutiny of Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler's $800 million fortune.
Some Republican Senators Are Clinging to Election Denial, Fearful of Losing Base
Some lower-ranking GOP senators are opportunistically backing Trump’s attempt to derail the peaceful transfer of power.
Fox News Forced to Debunk Its Own False Voting Machine Claims
Fox aired segments debunking the claims after voting technology company Smartmatic threatened to sue for defamation.
What Will Trump Attempt in His Last Days? We Must Prepare for Anything.
What Trump may do in his waning days is only unthinkable if you have not been paying attention.
Barr Rejects Trump’s Push for Special Counsels on Supposed Election Fraud
Barr rejected the idea that “systemic or broad-based” fraud changed election results, as Trump has repeatedly claimed.
Trump Reportedly Entertained Michael Flynn’s “Martial Law” Proposal in Meeting
The lame-duck president's willingness to entertain such proposals highlights the threat he still poses to democracy.
Warren Introduces Bill Banning Members of Congress From Owning or Trading Stock
The bill comes as Georgia Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face scrutiny over suspiciously well-timed trades.
Loeffler Won’t Say If She Backs Challenge to Electoral College Certification
The plan to challenge the results of the Electoral College has zero chance of being successful.
McConnell Acknowledges Biden’s Win, Tells GOP Senators Not to Contest It
McConnell's recognition of Biden's election victory comes several weeks after media outlets declared him the winner.