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Republican Blocks Contraception Access Bill From Coming to Vote in Senate
Bill sponsor Sen. Ed Markey said that the GOP wants “no abortions, and no birth control to prevent the need for one.”
Dems Favored to Win the Senate Due to “Weak” GOP Choices, FiveThirtyEight Says
Although the site predicts that Democrats have a slight advantage, the chances of either party winning are nearly equal.
Sanders: If US Can Spend $76B on Computer Chips, It Can Pass Medicare for All
“Let’s join the club” of countries that offer people universal health care and paid medical leave, Sanders said.
Since Jan. 6 Attack, Corporations Have Given $21.5 Million to “Sedition Caucus”
Corporations and trade groups have donated massive amounts to Congress members who voted to overturn the 2020 results.
AOC Calls Out 195 House Republicans Who Voted Against Access to Contraception
Ocasio-Cortez said voting against the contraceptive access bill was the “first step” to attacking contraception.
Marriage Equality Bill Could Break Senate Filibuster, Lawmakers Say
The bill will need at least 10 Republicans to join every member of the Democratic caucus to pass a Senate filibuster.
House Passes Bill to Protect Same Sex Marriage With Only 47 GOP “Yes” Votes
Advocates say that while protections for gay marriage are important, more measures are needed for true LGBTQ liberation.
Idaho GOP Sets Party Line Against Life-Saving Exception for Abortions
Delegates at the state convention voted nearly four to one against endorsing a life-saving exception for abortion.
Nearly Half of GOP Congressional PACs’ 2022 Funding Comes From 27 Billionaires
The billionaires gave $89.4 million — after adding a collective $82 billion to their fortunes during the pandemic.
The US Is Descending Into a Crisis of Overt Fascism. There’s Still a Way Out.
The right is seeking to steal elections and deputizing vigilantes to constrain our rights. U.S. democracy is in peril.