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GOP’s twisted priorities: Israel aid bill paves the way for wealthy...

Does the latest move from the GOP fits neatly into a broader pattern of policy decisions that prioritize military spending and the interests of the affluent over social welfare and justice?

Texas GOP’s disturbing ties to antisemitism: A symptom of a deeper...

Is the development in the Texas GOP a stark warning that the battle against hate is far from over?

Mike Johnson’s war on the vulnerable: proposed trillions in cuts to...

Stripping the safety net: how GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson's draconian proposals to cut Social Security and Medicare betray America's most vulnerable.

‘Unbelievably cruel’: GOP pushes astronomical cuts to education, housing, and food...

"The same party who provided $2 trillion tax giveaways to the wealthy wants to slash funding for WIC, devastating women and children," said Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore.

House GOP unveils budget with trillions in cuts to medicaid, food...

The Republican proposal would cut federal discretionary spending by nearly $5 trillion over the next decade.

Trump’s RICO indictment proves the GOP is beyond saving

The depth of criminality within the Republican Party – both among its elected officials and its operatives – is truly unprecedented.

‘Five-alarm fire’: GOP adds over 200 poison pills to House spending...

"We cannot allow policy that harms regular people, threatens our rights, hurts the environment, and does any number of other terrible things to ride along with the appropriations package," said Public Citizen's Lisa Gilbert.

Voting rights groups raise alarm about House GOP introducing ‘Big Lie...

The bill is being called "the most conservative election integrity bill to be seriously considered" in the U.S. House of Representatives in decades.

The GOP’s attack on LGBTQ Americans, revealed

The tragic truth is that Don’t Say Gay Laws and health care bans will cause more young lives to be needlessly lost.

Texas GOP passes bills allowing Abbott appointee to take over Democratic...

"These bills are not about election reform," said one Harris County official. "They are entirely about suppressing voters' voices."

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US plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, and Russia

Leaked State Department drafts show significant omissions of abuses, including against LGBTQ+ people and political corruption, in reports on key U.S. allies.

How city-owned grocery stores can tackle food insecurity

As private grocers abandon low-income neighborhoods, Zohran Mamdani’s public ownership proposal offers a solution to market failures.

Federal judge’s ruling vacates Fish and Wildlife Service’s denial of petition to protect gray...

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law when it denied a petition for protection last year.

As Americans ration care, health insurers rake in record $71.3 billion in profits

Despite rising out-of-pocket costs and millions losing coverage, U.S. health insurance giants posted record profits in 2024 while their CEOs took home a combined $146 million.

ICE recruitment campaign offers student loan forgiveness and bonuses as Trump ramps up deportation...

Critics warn Trump is weaponizing student debt to undermine dissent and push ideological loyalty through immigration enforcement