Recuse Yourself, Joe Biden
If we’re going to create transparently idiotic, partisan standards on the fly, they should be applied to everyone in government. If Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has an ethical obligation to recuse himself from all cases related to the Jan. 6 riots because his wife, Ginni, has opinions on the matter, as most Democrats now […]
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Sen. Rick Scott Touts 11-Point ‘Rescue America’ Plan
The “militant left” has gained control of virtually every one of the nation’s institutions, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said Thursday, arguing that Republicans have to be more than a “speed bump on the road to America’s socialism and collapse.” “I’m a business guy,” Scott said in outlining an 11-point planSpeech at The Heritage Foundation, parent […]
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DWP stats show the impact of universal credit on child poverty
Government ministers talking about child poverty have been a bit like buses this week – nothing for years then two come along at once. The Chancellor was first. When presented with an analysis showing that his decision to not increase benefits in line of inflation would lead to 500,000 children becoming poor, the Chancellor stated […]
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Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles Would Save 110,000 Lives, Report Finds
A new report shows how a national transition to a zero emission transportation sector and to renewable electricity generation would bring $1.2 Trillion in public health benefits for the United States over three decades. “Zero-emission transportation is a win-win for public health,” said Harold Wimmer, national president and CEO of the American Lung Association, which […]
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Some Guantánamo Prisoners Fear Transfer to US Prisons Due to Brutal Conditions
Since the prison at Guantánamo Bay opened in its “war on terror” iteration in 2002, there has been a tendency among liberal critics to hold it in stark relief to the “normal” civilian legal system. The cruelty and illegitimacy of Guantánamo Bay was contrasted against the inherent perceived legitimacy of U.S. courts and prisons. For […]
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European Anti-Migrant Policies Gave Rise to Horrific Refugee Jails in Libya
Image credit: Sally Hayden Western countries have welcomed millions of Ukrainians fleeing war in Ukraine and provided a model for how refugees should be treated. However, their experience is a stark contrast to the treatment of African refugees trying to reach Europe to escape poverty, war and hunger. Her new book is available here My […]
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This Little-Known Foundation Is Pushing “The Big Lie” and Voter Suppression Laws
The Center for Media and Democracy has learned that the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation, a major donor to rightwing groups promoting the Big Lie regarding the 2020 presidential election, is also pushing voter suppression in states across the country. The headquarters are located in Maryland. Diana Davis Spencer Foundation (“the Foundation”)Its namesake, Shelby Cullom Davis’ […]
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Colorado Is on the Verge of Passing Free Pre-K for All
Colorado Democrats are moving closer to accomplishing what the Biden administration could not after centrist corporate Democrats’ sabotage of the president’s signature Build Back Better legislation: establishing a universal preschool program. On March 25, the Colorado House of Representatives voted 43-19Pass an 485-page billThis legislation was introduced earlier in the month and would create a […]
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Trump Calls on Putin to Release Dirt on Biden Family
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to release dirt on President Joe Biden’s family as the U.S. and its NATO allies try to halt the Kremlin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Trump said in an interview with right-wing host John Solomon that Putin “should release” dirt on Hunter Biden since […]
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Boris Johnson ‘wants to support’ Jamie Wallis after trans joke backlash
Anne-Marie Trevelyan says Boris Johnson “wants to support” Jamie Wallis’ decision to come out as trans, despite receiving criticism for an “insensitive” joke on the subject at a Conservative party dinner this week. Speaking to Sky News’ Kay Burley, the trade secretary said the PM is “genuinely proud and affectionate and wants to support Jamie […]
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