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200+ groups to Democrats in Congress: No holiday recess until you...

“Our democracy is under attack across the country, and Senate Democrats must do whatever it takes—right now—to get these critical voting rights bills signed into law.”

Since Congress lifted crude export ban in 2015, US has dropped...

Oil and gas exports from the Gulf Coast have surged by nearly 600 percent, and fossil fuel production in the Permian Basin has grown by 135 percent.

As SCOTUS considers ‘extinguishing’ right to abortion, calls mount for Congress...

“Despite the protections that the legal framework like Roe provides, it has never been enough,” said one doctor. “We continue to work toward reproductive justice.”

Women play a critical role in diplomacy and security, so why...

The benefits of increasing the numbers of women in foreign policy and security cannot be overstated.

What’s being compromised?

It’s not the priorities of the wealthy, that’s for sure.

Why does Congress fight over childcare but not F-35s?

As some in Congress continue to ask how we can afford to take care of our children or ensure future life on this planet, progressives in Congress must not only call for taxing the rich but cutting the Pentagon

Oil industry launches lobbying blitz as Congress targets fossil fuel subsidies

A lobbying group representing large fracking companies is pressing Democrats to keep in place billions of dollars of subsidies that drillers receive.

How women of color in Congress are pushing a grassroots agenda

Despite roadblocks, "the Squad” has pushed progressive legislation, scrutinized the powerful, and changed the conversation around who gets to hold political power.

Free school meals for all children can improve kids’ health

A bill proposed in Congress aims to make free school meals a permanent fixture in all states.

Trust Congress? Consider what Smedley Butler said

Congress can be bought today as it was bought then.

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Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event

Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.

Global silence enables Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe amid ongoing Israeli assault

Human rights groups condemn global complicity in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Genocidal President, genocidal politics

"I call it cruel and maybe the root of all cruelty to know what occurs but not recognize the fact."

Vermont faces legal challenge from big oil over law requiring climate damage payments

A lawsuit from major fossil fuel groups aims to derail Vermont’s groundbreaking plan to make polluters pay for climate disasters.

Biden administration approves $8 billion arms sale to Israel amid allegations of genocide in...

Human rights groups condemn Biden’s approval of $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza conflict