Congress
In cowardly move, GOP Leader McCarthy tries to sink Jan. 6 commission
May 18, 2021Again a GOP leader pushed to water down a Democratic proposal and, after the Dems agree, says he is opposed anyway.
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Kentucky People’s Campaign organizing to oust Republican Rand Paul in 2022
May 12, 2021The midterm elections are more than 17 months away but the Kentucky People's Campaign is already targeting the Bluegrass State's junior senator.
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Expand Selective Service to women or end it? A call for Congressional hearing
April 7, 2021Military conscription is a bad idea that just won’t die—and right now it’s under active consideration in Congress.
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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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‘Truth to Power: Barbara Lee Speaks for Me’ at Pan African Film Festival
February 23, 2021I enjoyed Truth, which has a joyous surprise ending that I didn’t see coming, it will leave you smiling. Which seems appropriate, considering the outstanding life story of this documentary’s admirable protagonist, who took the struggle...
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