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The Right Wants to End Teacher Certification. It’s Already Starting to Happen.
The right-wing group ALEC said “alternative credentialing” of teachers is one of its “essential policy ideas” for 2022.
Corporations and Trade Associations Gave Nearly $2M to Election Objectors in May
The majority of companies that pledged to stop political donations after January 6 have restarted giving.
GOP Lawmakers Consider Next Moves on Abortion, Including Nationwide Bans
One proposal, which already has 163 Republican co-sponsors, would ban “abortion” at the moment of fertilization.
Warren Slams McConnell for Saying Labor Shortage Is Due to the Stimulus Checks
Sen. Mitch McConnell's statement is “absurdly out of touch,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Nearly 2 Dozen GOP States Are Trying to Use COVID Relief Funds for Tax Cuts
Some states are attempting to finance tax cuts for the wealthy instead of devoting the money to combating the pandemic.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “We Are Witnessing a Judicial Coup in Process”
The Supreme Court will soon hear a case that could fundamentally change how the electoral process works in the U.S.
Poll: SCOTUS Anti-Abortion Ruling Could Motivate Strong Dem Turnout in Midterms
51 percent of voters say they're more likely to support a candidate that backs a federal law enshrining abortion rights.
Six GOP Congressmembers Sought Pardons After Trying to Help Trump Subvert Vote
The only reason to ask for a pardon is “because you think you’ve committed a crime,” noted Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
Probe of Fake Elector Scheme Grows as DOJ Seizes Nevada GOP Chairman’s Phone
The Justice Department has also subpoenaed Georgia's GOP chairman, along with a range of Trump supporters.
Bipartisan Group’s School Meal Plan Axes Funds That Have Fed Millions of Kids
The agreement comes just before the universal school meal program is set to expire.