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McCarthy Finally Elected Speaker in 15th Vote After Bowing to Far Right Fringe
The final vote followed a dramatic 14th ballot vote in which tensions soared on the floor of the House chamber.
2 Years After Jan. 6, Part of Congress Has Been Shut Down Again by the Far Right
The people holding Congress hostage now are the same ones who helped foment the insurrection, says author Andy Campbell.
Donald Trump Gets 1 Vote for Speaker as McCarthy Loses for 7th and 8th Time
Though Trump doesn’t want the job and there’s no chance of him winning, Gaetz voted for him anyway.
Is This Just the Beginning of Far Right Attempt to Make Congress Dysfunctional?
GOP doesn’t want a functioning federal government that can pass legislation and support working people, Greg Casar says.
Far Right Extremists Flex Political Muscle Ahead of January 6 Anniversary
The House GOP’s failure to choose a speaker shows the power wielded by extremists at the national and local level.
Kevin McCarthy Has Won His Own Race to the Bottom
The Republicans are putting on a truly powerful show in political dysfunction.
Conservatives Spread Anti-Vaccine Lies Immediately After Damar Hamlin Collapsed
The right flooded social media with debunked claims after the football player went into cardiac arrest on the field.
Palestinians Condemn Far Right Israeli Minister’s Visit to Islamic Holy Site
Israeli forces have repeatedly launched attacks on Palestinian worshippers at the mosque compound in recent years.
European Far Right Saw Electoral Wins in 2022. Reversing Them Will Not Be Easy.
The far right continues to grow in Europe, with extremist parties gaining ground in Italy, France and Sweden.
Progressives Must Not Concede School Board Elections to the Right
Austin school board victories show how progressive organizing can beat anti-LGBTQ candidates.