Senate Budget Vote Suggests We’re Fracked
Seven Dems who raked in $1.7 million from oil and gas donors helped the GOP try to block fracking restrictions after IPCC scientists’ warnings.
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Cuomo Resignation Live Chat On 8/12
Alessandra Biaggi and Ron Kim join David Sirota to discuss the fallout from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation announcement.
Cuomo’s Legacy: Normalizing Corruption And Lawlessness
The New York governor is leaving — but his likely escape from prosecution and impeachment illustrates what America tolerates and celebrates.
Corporate Interests Boost Funding Of Election Deniers
The super PAC behind House Republicans who voted to overturn the election took in more money than before the insurrection.
WEEKEND READER: Pelosi’s Secret Student Loan Memo
The house speaker nixed forgiving student loans after getting a key missive from billionaire donors.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Power Concedes To A Big Demand
Also: Amazon unionization efforts are building, while student loan debtors score a reprieve.
Incrementalism For All Who Can Survive It
As massive catastrophes unfold, politicians, pundits, and voters are responding with demands for compromise and incrementalism.
Ending The Prison-To-Deportation Pipeline
California funnels thousands of prisoners to immigration authorities each year — but a groundbreaking new bill aims to change that.
MIDDAY POSTER: Koch Groups Go After New Eviction Moratorium
Billionaire Charles Koch is buying up real estate — so the nonprofits he bankrolls are pushing to evict people right now.
Corruption Scandal Roils Final Days of Cleveland Race
Nina Turner’s primary opponent Shontel Brown is under scrutiny for helping to award millions in contracts to her partner and donors.