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A small group of people supporting net neutrality protest against the proposals of then-Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai on December 7, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

Big Win for Open Internet as Court Upholds California Net Neutrality Law

One legal advocate called the Ninth Circuit's opinion "a great decision and a major victory for internet users in California and nationwide."

by Kenny Stancil

Biden to Send Troops to Eastern Europe Amid Calls to End 'Warmongering'

"Russia doesn't want war. Ukraine doesn't want war. The American people don't want war," said CodePink. "The Biden administration needs to get with the program and STOP endangering us all."

by Julia Conley

Manchin Gets Thousands From GOP Megadonor After Tanking BBB

Donors like billionaire investor Ken Langone, said one critic, are "always there to reach across the aisle to make sure to support politicians who take from the poor and give to the rich."

by Julia Conley

Analysis Finds 'Staggering' Rise in Voter Suppression After GOP Restrictions in Georgia

"This is why we are fighting this new law in court," said one voting rights advocate.

by Brett Wilkins

The Child Tax Credit Improves Lives. Why Is Congress Killing It?

Why would we lift children out of poverty only to slam them back into it a few months later?

by Clara Moore

March for Life demonstrators in Washington, DC

Fetal Personhood: Another Big Lie From the Christian Right

Make no mistake, the idea of fetal personhood was invented to strengthen and consolidate political and social power.

by Rev. Dr. Rebecca Todd Peters, Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, Dr. Elizabeth Freese