Tennessee Rejects "Moms for Liberty" Complaint Over Lessons on MLK

The Tennessee Department of Education only rejected the complaint on a technicality, and said it could be resubmitted.

Trump's Former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Is Cooperating With Jan. 6 Committee

Meadows's decision to cooperate comes on the same day an appeals court hears arguments over Trump's privilege claims.

Calls Grow to Drop Murder Charges Against Black Teen Chrystul Kizer in Kenosha

Another case in Wisconsin is drawing new national attention following the Rittenhouse self-defense verdict.

Matthew McConaughey Says He Won't Run for Governor of Texas Next Year

The actor's decision leaves Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as the main candidates in the race.

Trump May Win in 2024 If Democrats Keep Derailing Their Own Agenda

One national poll shows Trump leading Biden by 13 percent in a hypothetical rematch.

Republicans Who Backed Trump Tax Cuts Now Accuse Dems of Slashing Taxes for Rich

New Republican ads attack Democrats on Build Back Better — which will actually raise taxes on wealthiest Americans.

2.5 Million Nurses Demand UN Probe Into Rich Countries Blocking Patent Waivers

The small group of rich nations is "endangering millions of lives around the world," the nurses declared in a petition.

Capitalism Must Not Dictate Our Response to Omicron Variant

Let the engine of greed idle for a while.

Democrats Push to Remove Boebert From Committees After Islamophobic Comments

A video posted on social media showed Rep. Lauren Boebert implying that Rep. Ilhan Omar is a terrorist.

Unnecessary and Complicated Transfers Are Spreading COVID in Federal Prisons

Incarcerated people are routinely subject to air, bus and van transport that heightens their risk of contracting COVID.

Majority of Likely Voters Support Higher Taxes for Billionaires, Poll Finds

Sen. Ron Wyden’s Billionaires Income Tax proposal enjoys majority support from Democrats and Republicans alike.

Disability Advocates Give Tepid Welcome to Build Back Better's Home Care Funding

The investment is half of what was originally promised and is unlikely to address long waiting lists and low wages.

Trump Has Already Laid the Groundwork to Subvert the 2024 Election

Democrats must take seriously the possibility of this nightmare scenario and take action to prevent it from happening.

Omar Condemns GOP for Letting Boebert's "Anti-Muslim Bigotry" Go Unpunished

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert falsely told an audience that Rep. Ilhan Omar was mistaken for a suspected suicide bomber.

Workers Deserved Bernie's Build Back Better, But They'll Likely Get Manchin's

The obstacle to the working class achieving real gains is neoliberal ideas that distort the reality of workers' lives.

Generation Z Is Forging Healthy Social Media Practices for the Benefit of All

Young activists are framing social media's impact as a systemic issue that requires regulation and media literacy.

Instead of Travel Bans, Let's Defeat Omicron Variant With Global Vaccination

The global community must provide real support to African countries by sharing COVID-19 vaccine information.

Biden Is Offering "Trivial Changes" to Oil and Gas Leasing Policy, Critics Say

A new Interior Department report about leasing public lands and waters has left climate campaigners fuming.

Diaper Banks Are Filling a Need for Low-Income Families Whom Federal Aid Fails

Diapers don't qualify for federal aid under most public assistance programs, including food stamps.

Expanding Carbon Capture and Storage Would Delay Transition From Fossil Fuels

After decades of sowing climate doubt, the fossil fuel industry is trying to present itself as the source of solutions.