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Study: Affirmative Action for the Richest 1 Percent Is Common at Elite Colleges
The richest 1 percent of Americans have a huge advantage over working-class students in elite college admissions.
Alabama GOP Defies Supreme Court Order to Pass Maps Empowering Black Voters
“Why can’t we in Alabama one time do what’s right?” lamented one Democratic Alabama state lawmaker.
Senate Democrats Advance Bill to Force Supreme Court to Adopt Ethics Code
“The Supreme Court has been captured by special interests,” said Senator Whitehouse.
Billionaire Cut His Tax Bill by Taking Justice Clarence Thomas on Yacht Trips
"This has the look of a textbook billionaire tax scam,” said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.
The Abortion Justice Act Is the Reproductive Rights Legislation the US Needs
While the act may have little chance of passage, it's a message to those who need an abortion that they are not alone.
Biden Administration Announces It’s Forgiving Student Debt for 800,000 Borrowers
The move is meant to “fix” a program that’s only given 32 borrowers forgiveness over its 25 years of existence.
Democrats Demand Full Account of Gifts to SCOTUS From Leonard Leo, Billionaires
Top Democrats are confronting conservative activist Leonard Leo over his role in Supreme Court corruption.
Lawyer in Affirmative Action SCOTUS Case Paid Clarence Thomas Aide on Venmo
The payments made to an aide to Clarence Thomas appear to be for a Christmas party involving the Supreme Court justice.
Democrats Set Up Vote on Bill to Rein In Supreme Court Corruption
“Since the Court won’t act, Congress will,” Senators Dick Durbin and Sheldon Whitehouse said in a statement.
Pride and Prejudice: Returning to Our Roots in Wake of Anti-LGBTQ Ruling
As a far right Supreme Court attempts to steal the joy of Pride, we are inspired by the history of LGBTQ+ organizing.