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Black Tennessee Lawmaker Justin Jones Discusses His Expulsion From State House
A Republican caucus expelled the two youngest Black lawmakers “for our First Amendment activity,” Jones says.
Longtime Astroturf Firm Obscures Funders as It Targets Starbucks Union
The firm operates behind a maze of opaque nonprofits to hide the names of companies that pay to wage attacks on unions.
AOC Renews Call for Clarence Thomas to Be Impeached Following Bombshell Report
“This degree of corruption is shocking — almost cartoonish. Thomas must be impeached.”
Republicans File to Repeal a Tax That Only Affects the Richest 0.1 Percent
Republicans are seeking to close the loop on tax avoidance for the ultra-wealthy.
The Party of “Family Values” Sees No Irony in Axing Child Labor Protections
The Republican Party is embracing policies that roll back a century of child labor protections.
Republicans Parroted Oil Lobbyist Talking Points Verbatim in Energy Bill Debate
“Energy security is national security,” said the American Petroleum Institute and four House Republicans.
Report: Iowa GOP’s Child Labor Bill Was Spearheaded by Restaurant Lobbyists
An Iowa lobbyist appeared to outright admit that the state’s child labor bill was written by the restaurant lobby.
Majority of Voters See GOP Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights as “Political Theater”: Poll
The poll also found that a majority of voters think the Democratic Party should do more to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
Week After UN Report Warning of Climate Disaster, GOP Passes Huge Pro-Oil Bill
The sweeping bill contains a litany of provisions long lobbied for by the oil and gas industry.
Bush-Nominated Judge Strikes Down Free HIV, Cancer Screenings in Major Ruling
The decision is a huge blow to the Affordable Care Act.