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'I Did!': Ocasio-Cortez Interjects After McCarthy States 'Nobody Elected Joe Biden to Be FDR'

"Effective heckling is a lost art," said one observer, "but AOC managed to silence McCarthy for at least a few seconds."

Jon Queally ·


'Time to Deliver': House Democrats Pass Build Back Better Act With Zero GOP Votes

"Our work will not stop until the Build Back Better Act passes the Senate without any weakening of these popular provisions," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Jake Johnson ·


Kevin McCarthy Derided Over 'Unhinged' 8-Hour Speech Against Build Back Better Act

"McCarthy has now shown more anger about making child care affordable than he has about the insurrection on January 6th," said Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones.

Jake Johnson ·


'Let's Get It Done': House Set to Vote on Build Back Better Act After CBO Score Released

"It's time to invest in paid leave, child care, universal pre-k, home care, climate action, affordable housing, healthcare, immigration reform, and so much more. It's time to Build Back Better."

Brett Wilkins ·


Dem Lawmakers, Climate Groups Urge Biden Administration to Support Kids Climate Case

"It's time our federal government finally aligns its actions on climate change with its rhetoric, and takes the bold action necessary to avert climate catastrophe."

Jessica Corbett ·


60 US Health Groups Urge Companies to Voluntarily Implement Blocked Vaccine Rule

"Businesses who care about protecting their workers and communities from Covid are not suing OSHA," said one signatory. "They are encouraging vaccination."

Kenny Stancil ·


'Hallelujah!': Justice Advocates Rejoice at 11th-Hour Halt to Julius Jones Execution

"There is much to say about the problems with sentencing Julius Jones to life in prison without the possibility of parole. But today... an innocent man's life has been spared."

Brett Wilkins ·


Elizabeth Warren Releases Blueprint to End 'Free Ride' for Tax-Dodging US Billionaires

"It's time to stop letting giant corporations cheat the system—they should pay taxes just like everyone else."

Julia Conley ·


'Encouraging': Unlike Trump, Biden Backs Global Treaty for Plastic Pollution

"Plastic is a global problem, and requires action and coordination at a global scale," said a Greenpeace campaigner. "As a major producer and exporter of plastic, the U.S. has a responsibility to take a leadership role."

Jessica Corbett ·


Sunrise Endorses Cisneros Over Corporate-Backed Cuellar in Texas Democratic Primary Fight

"She understands the crises we face, and she is ready to take power from corporate Democrats like Cuellar and give it back to her community."

Andrea Germanos ·

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