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May 24, 2023

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Progressives Call for Embrace of 'Green Steel' Manufacturing

"It's time that the steel industry take the growing need and demand for fossil-free steel seriously," said one advocate.

Kenny Stancil

'A Shame for the Children,' Says Amanda Gorman After Far-Right Parent Gets Poetry Banned

"One parent could get my poetry banned from classrooms. And yet one country can't ban assault rifles from massacring them," noted Gorman, who recited her poem, The Hill We Climb, at President Joe Biden's inauguration.

Brett Wilkins

House Progressives Warn GOP Trying to Tank Economy for 2024 Advantage

"I think there are many in the Republican Party... that want to send this country into chaos and catastrophe, and think that maybe it will help their election prospects," said CPC Chair Pramila Jayapal.

Jessica Corbett

'No Question That It's Illegal': Watchdogs Pan DeSantis Super PAC Scheme

"The FEC should investigate and act as appropriate," said one ethics expert.

Jake Johnson

Bernie Sanders to Joe Biden: Invoke the 14th Amendment—Now

Doing so, argues the U.S. senator, will allow the country "to pay its bills on time and without delay, prevent an economic catastrophe, and prevent huge cuts to healthcare, education, childcare, affordable housing, nutrition assistance, and the needs of our veterans."

Jessica Corbett

GOP Plans to Unveil Deficit-Exploding Tax Cuts for the Rich Two Weeks After Debt Limit X-Date

"This hostage crisis has never been about deficits for the GOP," said Rep. Ilhan Omar. "It has always been about wealth transfer—taking away food and healthcare from the poor and middle class to give away $3 trillion more in tax cuts to their rich friends."

Jake Johnson

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Matt Gaetz Openly Confirms Republicans See US Economy as 'Our Hostage'

US Judge Sets Hearing for 14th Amendment Case on Eve of Debt Limit X-Date

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Opinion

Pennsylvania Avenue Freeze-Out: Debt, Death, and the Democrats

Everything has a price. Everything except the lives of children, the sick, and the poor.

Richard Eskow

Beware: Vicious Spending Caps by GOP Are Designed to Hurt—Not Help—US Economy

Over the past decade, federal spending caps limited the nation’s ability to respond to its people’s needs. The House Limit, Save, Grow Act would only make things worse.

Deborah Weinstein

Love of Freedom Defines the Political Left, Not the Right

Since left and right are still the most salient political categories, it is of utmost importance to be clear about their meanings.

Chris Wright

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