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Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for Demanding Cuts to Child-Related Programs
Manchin is demanding that progressives choose between the child tax credit, paid family leave or child care funding.
“Send It Back” — Squad Tells Senate to Reject Rahm Emanuel’s Ambassadorship
“You can value Black life, or you can confirm Rahm Emanuel to an ambassadorship. Pick one,” wrote Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Pelosi: Congress to Act on Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling With Legislation
Any action proposed by Democrats would likely be obstructed by a Senate filibuster by Republicans.
Sanders Unveils Final $3.5T Reconciliation Package Alongside Infrastructure Bill
The bill includes provisions to lower the Medicare eligibility age and create a Civilian Climate Corps.
Jamaal Bowman Unveils $1.4 Trillion Green New Deal for Public Schools
The bill would provide funding for green retrofits of schools while also tackling inequity within the education system.
Bowman Joins Protesters Urging Biden Not to Forsake Climate and Racial Justice
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pointed to the importance of keeping racial justice in focus in the infrastructure bill.
Socialist India Walton Pulls Off Historic Upset in Buffalo Mayoral Race
Walton will likely win the mayorship, which would make her the first socialist mayor of a major U.S. city in 60 years.
AOC Blasts Manchin for Dark Money Ties, Suggests He’s “Intertwined” With Kochs
Sen. Joe Manchin is likely opposed to H.R.1 because it lessens the influence and cash flow of dark money, she said.
As Negotiations on Infrastructure Drag on, Progressives Urge Dems to Go It Alone
Progressives warn that they may not vote for the president’s infrastructure bill if it keeps getting watered down.
Jamaal Bowman Calls Manchin the “New McConnell” for Blocking For the People Act
The progressive from New York blasted Manchin for rejecting the attempt to standardize voting and election rules.