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With Yemen Devastated, Time Is Running Out to Demand US Withdrawal
Saudi Arabia's war and blockade in Yemen would not be possible without US approval.
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Disabled Protesters Just Showed Senate Democrats How It’s Done
Where was the Democratic “Resistance” when disabled protesters were being dragged out of their wheelchairs?
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We Have Less Than a Week to Preserve the Health Care of 24 Million People
Here's what you can do to let your senators know how you feel about the Republican plan to defraud millions of their health care.
This Is It: We Have the Next Three Weeks to Fight for the Affordable Care Act
Indivisible is mobilizing voters to call every Republican and Democratic senator nonstop, write letters and hold sit-ins.
If Legislatures Are Guaranteed a Recess, Why Aren’t Our Children?
Why can't lawmaker's agree on legislation making recess mandatory in the school system?
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Why Even the Private Health Insurance Industry Hates the House Health Bill
Leaders of the private health industry want you to look elsewhere while they help write the Senate version of Trumpcare.
What Good Is New Summer Pell Money if Students Can’t Use It?
Congress authorized year-round Pell grants, but the money's unlikely to flow this summer.
States vs. Congress on CEO Pay
While Congress is working to shield overpaid executives from scrutiny, a business owner turned state legislator is working to rein in runaway CEO pay.
Trump Plan to Turn Public Lands Over to the Oil and Gas Industry Faces Political Backlash
Donald Trump's energy agenda and the oil and gas lobby were dealt two major political blows.
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Census Director Resigns Amid Budget Crunch That Could Harm Communities of Color
Census data is a crucial tool for combating voter suppression — and it is currently in danger.