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![People and members of the Moms For Liberty group attend a campaign event for Jacqueline Rosario in Vero Beach, Florida, on October 16, 2022.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1209-moms-for-liberty-400x300.jpg)
The Right Has Expanded Its Dark Money Strategy for Dominating School Boards
The far right built an elaborate new infrastructure for attacking public education in the run-up to the midterms.
![Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives Tim Moore talks to reporters outside the U.S. Supreme Court after he attended oral arguments in the Moore v. Harper case on December 7, 2022, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1208-tim-moore-400x300.jpg)
Right-Wing Groups Have Funneled $90M in Dark Money to “Moore v. Harper” Backers
Plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case seek to give politicians a pass to suppress voters and even overturn elections.
![Rep. Chip Roy makes his way to the House Republicans candidate forum in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 14, 2022.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1206-chip-roy-400x300.jpg)
GOP Lawmaker Says Programs Like Social Security Are “Garbage” That Must Be Cut
Republicans are warning that Social Security, Medicare and SNAP could be on the cutting board soon.
![Former U.S. President Donald Trump waves after officially launching his 2024 presidential campaign at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1441805999-400x300.jpg)
After Dinner With Neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes, Trump 2024 May Be Dead on Arrival
Trump is reportedly “taken aback by the backlash” within the GOP to his decision to wine and dine Nick Fuentes and Ye.
![Elon Musk's Twitter account is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/11/2022_1129-elon-muskb-400x300.jpg)
Warren, Sanders Lost Over 100k Twitter Followers Each After Elon Musk Takeover
The report is yet more evidence of Musk’s reign driving Twitter into catering to the far right.
![The rising sun creeps across the Supreme Court on November 8, 2022, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/11/2022_1129-scotus-400x300.jpg)
Evangelical Lobbying Threatens Supreme Court’s Independence
“Operation Higher Court” sent lobbyists to wine and dine Alito, Thomas and Scalia, while pushing right-wing positions.
![Former President Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022, in Palm Beach, Florida.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/11/2022_1122-donald-trump-m-400x300.jpg)
GOP In-Fighting Suggests Trump’s Influence Is Weakening
A growing number of senior GOP figures have spoken out about how Trump and Trumpism are toxic to independent voters.
![The illustration to the right says “Trans Love Is Divine & Liberating.” A large Black bejeweled trans femme deity looks down on a tiny Black trans child curled up in a flower.The illustration to the right shows four hands with different brown skin tones, nails and adornments, encircling a flower bouquet and the words “Trans Love Makes Our Gardens Grow."](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/11/7368213E-EC7D-4662-9E3A-13D1B982E0BE-400x300.jpg)
Amid Wave of Right-Wing Terror, Trans Communities Are Keeping Each Other Safe
“Trans joy is out there,” Tre’Andre Valentine said. “We are … deserving of space, and time and love, and resources.”
![Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York City.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/11/2022_1115-elon-musk-400x300.jpg)
Twitter Employees Are Being Fired for Criticizing Musk on Slack
The Twitter CEO showed open contempt toward the workers he fired after they criticized him internally.
![Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks during a rally on January 26, 2020, in Sioux City, Iowa.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/11/2022_1108-aoc-400x300.jpg)
Ocasio-Cortez Cautions: “Don’t Fall for” GOP Lies About Mail-In Ballot Counting
It’s normal for officials to take days to count ballots — but the GOP no longer has regard for election procedures.