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77 Percent of Young Voters Said Student Debt Relief Motivated Them to Vote
The poll found that 12 percent of young voters said student debt relief was the only reason they voted.
Brittney Griner Is Freed in Prisoner Swap With Russia, White House Announces
Russia detained Griner for possession of 0.7 ounces of cannabis oil, sentencing her to nine years in prison.
Democrats Urge Biden to Make Federal Contractors Disclose Dark Money Spending
The lawmakers say that lax election finance laws have paved the way for “quid pro quo corruption.”
Sanders Moves for Senate to Vote on Ending US Support for Saudi-Led War in Yemen
Sanders says that the resolution has the votes to pass the Senate.
Biden Wants to Block Presidential Primary Challenge From the Left Ahead of 2024
The 2024 Democratic presidential candidate should be chosen by voters, not imposed by the DNC.
Railroad Workers Slam Biden for Siding With Bosses to Avoid Strike
Frustrated railroad workers consider allying with a third party after a push for paid sick leave failed in Congress.
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments for Student Debt Cancellation in February
The Supreme Court declined to lift an injunction on the plan, putting cancellation on hold until further notice.
Senate Blocks Sick Leave Plan, Imposes Rail Contract in Plainly Anti-Union Move
The vote overrides the will of thousands of union workers who voted against the contract.
Number of Immigrants Under Punitive Surveillance Quadrupled on Biden’s Watch
Surveillance technologies like ankle monitors and cellphone apps are not harmless “alternatives” to immigration jails.
Lawmakers Set to Propose Record $847B for Defense, $45B Over Biden’s Request
Antiwar and progressive advocates have strongly condemned the proposed budget, calling it a “slap in the face.”