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40 House Democrats Demand Congress 'Swiftly' Cut Drug Prices

"We cannot overstate the paramount urgency of fulfilling the promise of lowering drug prices now for the American people. They're counting on us."

by Jessica Corbett

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on January 29, 2022, in Conroe, Texas.

Critics Say Trump Threat to Unleash Supporters on US Cities 'Should Ring Alarm Bells'

"We can act forcefully to stop his new insurrection and punish his past crimes—or we can sit back and let the comet of autocracy strike," said one critic.

by Kenny Stancil

Big Vote for California Single-Payer Bill Today—What You Need to Know

If passed and signed into law, A.B. 1400—which would create a program popularly known as CalCare—would make the Golden State the first in the nation to provide universal healthcare coverage.

by Brett Wilkins

While Lobbying to Kill Build Back Better, Pharma Hikes Costs of 866 Drugs

"How many more Americans have to die and suffer before Congress has the guts to end this greed?" asked Sen. Bernie Sanders.

by Jake Johnson

Now Every Day in Arizona Is January 6

Arizona's latest voter restriction law will remove an estimated 100,000 eligible voters from its early voting mailing list.

by Steven Harper

The United States to Russia: Do as We Say, Not as We Do

Imagine if a powerful Russian-led military alliance were asserting the right to be joined by its ally Mexico—and in the meantime was shipping big batches of weapons to that country—can you imagine the response from Washington?

by Norman Solomon