Politics
Not waiting around: Progressive Caucus already working on next stimulus package
March 4, 2021“It is critical, now more than ever, that we keep the heat on,” Jayapal urged. Without it, she said, Democratic leaders could easily succumb to corporate pressure and dump key items.
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Narrative of fear: Republicans try to block pro-LGBTQ Equality Act
March 3, 2021Republicans aren't using all their energy to stop the economic rescue package; they're saving plenty to block other progressive legislation too, like the Equality Act.
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Senate Democrats pull $15 wage from rescue package; progressives target filibuster
March 2, 2021Sanders pledges minimum wage vote anyway; Warren says filibuster must be abolished.
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Biden declares support for Alabama Amazon workers’ union drive
March 1, 2021“Unions put power in the hands of workers...they lift up workers, both union and non-union, but especially Black and brown workers," the president declared.
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Shocking reversal: McConnell says he’d back Trump for president in 2024
February 26, 2021New white supremacist threats emerge as GOP minimizes Jan. 6 attack on Capitol and line up for Trump at CPAC gathering this weekend.
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