Rep. Chuck Fleischmann is one of several Republican lawmakers who have openly called for genocide in Gaza in recent months. U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, a Vermont Democrat, on Thursday said the latest rant by a Republican lawmaker about Israel’s ongoing U.S.-backed slaughter of civilians in Gaza should be recognized for what it is: “a member of Congress calling for […]
“A Democratic campaign that is scared of college campuses is not a campaign that can win given today’s coalitions,” said one journalist. Public opposition to U.S. President Joe Biden’s support for Israel pushed more than 100,000 primary voters in the key state of Michigan this week to vote “uncommitted” instead of backing him, but while the Biden […]
Having secured a right-wing takeover of the U.S. federal court system in recent years, giving conservatives the power to shape the law on climate action, reproductive justice, and other key issues impacting millions of people across the country, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he will step down from his leadership role in November. The Kentucky […]
“Today we continue the cycle of fear and grieving in Kansas City during a parade,” said one gun control group. Officials in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday said at least one person was killed and “10 to 15” were injured in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, with at least three in critical condition. […]