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Warren Says US Is Just Two Anti-Filibuster Democrats Away From Codifying “Roe”
She pointed to two Democrats running for Senate this fall that could fill the role.
This Country Is a Living Nightmare
The right wing took down "Roe," but Democratic Party leaders also deserve a share of the blame.
Manchin Backs Gun Legislation But Won’t Budge on Ending Filibuster
"You know where I stand," Manchin told reporters who asked about his stance on the Senate rule.
Sanders Asks Why Manchin’s a Democrat After His “No” Vote on Abortion Bill
“Why are you caucusing with the Senate Democrats?” Sanders asked in a pointed tweet.
Sanders: GOP Ended Filibuster to Pack Court, Dems Must Do So for Abortion Rights
On the Senate floor, Bernie Sanders said Democrats "can and must" pass the Women's Health Protection Act with 50 votes.
Sanders Says Democrats Must End Filibuster to Protect Abortion Access
If the GOP can end the filibuster for anti-Democratic reasons, Democrats can do so to protect abortion access, he said.
Protesters Plan Sit-Ins Outside Manchin and Sinema’s Offices Over Filibuster
"Arizonans and West Virginians are coming together to take on our obstructionist senators," the organizers stated.
Colorado Abortion Rights Bill Moves Forward After GOP-Led Filibuster Fails
The bill recognizes that access to abortion and birth control are fundamental rights for all residents in the state.
Democrats Are So Fed Up With Kyrsten Sinema They Are Funding a Primary Challenge
Grassroots activists in Arizona increasingly view Sinema as beholden to big money.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Backing Progressive Over Sinema Would Be “Easiest Decision”
Sinema hasn’t “given a compelling case as to why she should be renominated,” Ocasio-Cortez said.