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Against backdrop of voting rights fight, Senate GOP can’t hide their racism in nomination hearing

It seems a new “get tough” attitude is taking hold among Senate Democrats this week, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ready to force his caucus’ hand on ending the filibuster for voting rights. Now …

Wed Jan 12, 2022

Republican state senator tries to weasel out of ticket in Montana, claiming constitutional immunity

Asking “do you know who I am?” is never a great tactic when you’re pulled over by the cops—especially when hardly anyone knows who you are. It’s one thing if you’re Mel Gibson and antisemitism …

Sat Jul 24, 2021

Republicans are trying to break Dr. Anthony Fauci, because they can't get him to join them in lies

For weeks, right-wing media—and all too often the media in general—has been reporting “mounting evidence” in favor of the idea that the virus behind COVID-19 escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China. …

Fri Jun 11, 2021

Inflation didn't matter when Trump cut millionaires' taxes, but now that a Democrat's president…

Inflation is defined as the rate at which prices for goods and services are rising. It’s a serious issue that has a real impact on people’s lives. Too big or quick a rise disproportionately harms the …

Sun May 16, 2021

Trump lit the torch on race in schools, and Republicans are carrying it toward 2022

Republicans seem to be teeing up a 2022 campaign slogan of “We kept public schools from teaching about racism.” That’s the achievement they’re trying to sell—and it tells you a lot about who they are, …

Mon May 10, 2021