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MI Capitol Closes Due to Threats of Violence Before Electoral College Vote
The 16 electors set to take part in the vote will receive an armed police escort to the capitol building.
The Left Has Valid Criticisms of Biden’s Appointments But Centrists Won’t Listen
Power’s apologists in the mainstream media are working to nullify critiques of Biden’s appointments.
Warren Urges Raise in Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for Federal Contract Workers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others say President-elect Joe Biden should meet this demand on day one.
Public Distrust in Science Made COVID Worse. It Will Also Harm Climate Policy.
How will this winnowing of public trust in the scientific realm play out in ongoing efforts to tackle global warming?
Cruz Aims to Use Trump’s False Claims of Fraud to Block Biden’s Appointments
There is no evidence of fraud or malfeasance of any kind having affected the 2020 presidential race.
Biden’s Pick of Tom Vilsack to Head USDA Is a Missed Opportunity
Those opposed to Vilsack’s nomination say he has a record of supporting corporate interests and loosening regulations.
US COVID Deaths Top American World War II Casualties
Although vaccines are moving toward approval for distribution, this winter will see many more deaths, experts warn.
Organized Debtors Are Preparing to Strike If Biden Doesn’t Cancel Student Debt
President-elect Biden will be able to cancel nearly all student debt without congressional approval, if he chooses to.
Biden to Visit Georgia to Campaign for Senate Runoff Candidates
The appearance by Biden will be the second time since he won the election that he's left his home state of Delaware.
Trump Warned Georgia AG Not to Recruit Other Officials to Oppose Texas Lawsuit
Many experts say there's almost zero chance the Supreme Court will take up the legal challenge.