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A Single Parent’s Complaint Leads School District to Ban Amanda Gorman Poem
Book bans like the one against her poem "[rob] children of the chance to find their voices in literature," Gorman said.
Brazil Celebrates Lula’s Inauguration and End of Right-Wing Bolsonaro Reign
Lula vowed to rebuild Brazil as a nation for all people, while former President Jair Bolsonaro fled to Florida.
Progressives Gear Up to Fight for More Than Just “Unity” From President Biden
Those in the center hailed a return to normalcy -- but normalcy, as many noted, is still very far away.
In Final Act of Defiance, Trump Revokes an Order Meant to Help “Drain the Swamp”
On his last night, Trump revoked an executive order that was his only fulfillment of his promise to drain the swamp.
Trump Departs Washington With Lowest Approval Ratings of His Presidency
As he left Washington, D.C. for the last time as president, Trump stated he'd "be back in some form" in the future.
FBI Vetting Leads to Removal of 12 National Guard Members From Inauguration Duty
Two were removed due to their ties with far-right militias.
Feds Are Vetting 25,000 National Guard Troops Ahead of Biden Inauguration
The screening was reportedly prompted by fears of a possible "insider attack" by extremists among the soldiers' ranks.
What to Expect in the Final Days of Trump’s Fascist Reign
One of the worst things the media could do right now is pour fabric softener over fascism.
Trump’s Refusal to Attend the Inauguration Doesn’t Bode Well
Not since the 19th century has a president boycotted a successor's inauguration.
Trump Tells Party Faithful He Will Run for President Again in 2024
Trump's statement on Tuesday was his first public acknowledgment of considering another run for office.