Migrants Have Right to Truth Commission and Reparations for Abuses at US Border
The Immigrant Rights Advocates were led by Witness at the BorderPublication: open letterJanuary 17th, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was observed. His family urged the Biden Administration to honor his memory and to uphold the rights of migrant survivors of family separation to full damages and restorative Justice. These advocates argue that these steps […]
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Momentum Is Growing to Ban Congress Members From Trading Stocks
The momentum behind a popular effort to ban stock trading in Congress members is growing. According to reports, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer instructed fellow Democrats to unite behind a specific legislative proposal. “After weeks of silence, Senate Democratic leaders have asked lawmakers to propose improvements on rules governing congressional stock trading,” Insider reports. “In […]
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What the Media Isn’t Telling You About Jan. 6
Democrats and their friends in media often refer to the Jan. 6th 2021 events as an insurrection. It’s a loaded word meant to imply that protesters were mounting an organized rebellion against the U.S. government. That description might fit the left’s narrative of what happened on that day in Washington, but it’s a far stretch […]
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Trump’s Political Depravity Sank to a New Level This Past Week
Donald Trump is a “wrecking ball” aimed at constitutional governance, Rep. Jake AuchinclossEarlier this week, a Massachusetts Democrat, stated that he was responding to revelations that the losing presidential candidate had been revealed. Trump urged national security and military agencies to seize voting machines in 2020. This week has demonstrated the danger Trump poses to […]
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Manchin’s Likely Backing of Biden SCOTUS Pick Reflects Court’s Conservative Role
President Joe Biden’s agenda has stalled out in Congress. He’s facing low approval ratings and a potential Republican wave in November’s midterm election. The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement was seen as a chance to reset the narrative, in Washington-speak, and give party activists some reason for enthusiasm in what could be […]
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Claims Over Broken Promises About NATO Simmer at the Heart of the Ukraine Crisis
The conflict between the United States (USA) and Russia continues. The central issue has been the expansion of NATO from its original borders in Central Europe during Cold War. Recent efforts to incorporate Ukraine into NATO have greatly aggravated Russian suspicions, contributing to Russia’s rationale for their massing of troops on Ukrainian borders. While it […]
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Disabled Activist Speaks Out Against Ableism During Pandemic
San Francisco — In early January, one of the country’s top public health officials went on national television and delivered what she called “really encouraging news” on covid-19: A recent studyIt was found that people with multiple medical conditions were responsible for more than three-quarters of all fatalities due to the omicron virus. “These are […]
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House Dems’ New Anti-Progressive PAC Is Funded by Corporate Lobbyists and PACs
This article was written by Sludge, an independent, ad free investigative news website that covers money in politics. Click here for support Sludge. A PAC formed last year by House Democrats to combat progressive primary challengers has so far relied almost exclusively on corporate PACs and lobbyists for its funding, according to a review of […]
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RNC Censures Cheney, Kinzinger, Calls Jan. 6 “Legitimate Political Discourse”
The Republican National Committee (RNC), voted Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in Congress for their anti-Trump positions and their attempts to hold President Trump and his allies responsible for the January 6 Capitol attack. Rep. Liz Cheney (R.Wyoming), and Rep. Adam Kinzinger, (R.Illinois), will not be expelled from the party. However, their censure by […]
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Congressional Staffers Announce That They Are Unionizing
Friday’s announcement by congressional staffers that they are unionizing was met with overwhelming support by progressive and Democratic lawmakers. Since over a year, the Congressional Workers Union has been organizing. they said in a statement. “[W]e are proud to publicly announce our efforts to unionize the personal offices and committees of Congress, in solidarity with […]
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