Cori Bush calls for repeal of antiquated Comstock law amid rising anti-abortion tactics
With the U.S. Supreme Court's current review of mifepristone access—a drug fundamental to over 60% of abortions in the U.S.—the urgency of Bush's demand is palpable.
As Afghanistan faces economic crisis, U.S. could help prevent mass starvation by unfreezing funds
“At least preventing starvation in Afghanistan is still our duty.”
Washington state AG sues EPA for repealing state’s water quality standards, violates federal law
“Trump’s EPA cannot change important water quality protections at the whim of industry interests. It’s not only disruptive to Washington’s environmental efforts over the past two years, it’s a clear violation of the Clean Water Act.
100+ groups urge Congress to back Sanders’ Yemen War Powers Resolution
"In an effort to renew this truce and further incentivize Saudi Arabia to stay at the negotiating table, we urge you to bring the War Powers Resolutions to end U.S. military participation in the Saudi-led coalition's war on Yemen."
Congresswoman Barbara Lee passes defense amendment that would repeal 2001 endless war authorization
Rep. Lee has offered this amendment several times over the years and has long championed the need to repeal the outdated and overly broad authorization and force a debate and a vote on current wars.
Media’s biased reporting on China serves only the rich and powerful
The media’s neglect in this area serves the interests of the rich and powerful. It is not responsible reporting.
Don’t let Trump betray veterans
Is the Trump administration working on a scheme fronted by the billionaire Koch brothers to "privatize" the VA health system?
‘Now is not the time to count pennies’: Sanders says GOP relief plan won’t...
“What the Republicans are talking about is just totally inadequate to meet the unprecedented crises that we’re facing.”
Trump chides Puerto Rico expenses while US gives $15 billion a year to fossil...
The president’s upside-down priorities were on full display during his visit to Puerto Rico on Tuesday.
The GOP will free you from having health care
You're free to be poor, free to be politically powerless or free to be ill and uncared for.