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New York and New Jersey again epicenters for high COVID infection rate

March 29, 2021 By Marina Villeneuve And Mike Catalini

A year after becoming a global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, New York and New Jersey are back atop the list of U.S. states with the highest rates of infection.

Lawsuit, avalanche of criticism, greets Georgia’s Jim Crow voting law

March 26, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

The law codifies an authoritarian attack on the most fundamental aspect of a democracy – the right of the people to choose their leaders.

Dem lawmakers, public caustic about Trump-named DeJoy’s postal plan

March 24, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

They slam plan to slow first class mail and hike prices simultaneously.

Chicago activists back a new ordinance for serious police reform

March 24, 2021 By Earchiel Johnson

Coalition cites growing support for an elected police practices oversight board in the city.

Hearing shows D.C. statehood is a top equal rights issue

March 23, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

As it stands now the people of D.C. are being denied their full rights as voters.