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Julia Conley, staff writer
A new bill proposed by Republican Sen. Rick Scott is "entirely unworkable," Slate reported Thursday evening, but demonstrates the GOP's intense desire to make sure millions of votes aren't counted in the general election by restricting the time frame during which they can be tallied.
Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"We are concerned that the executive branch may, once again, be using questionable legal theories of executive authority to justify the illegal surveillance of the American people," the 39 lawmakers wrote.
Kenny Stancil, staff writer
Despite knowledge of "systemic health and safety issues at immigration detention facilities operated by for-profit contractors," the Trump administration has rewarded these companies with "lucrative contracts."
Heather Cox Richardson
Trump’s statement is abhorrent, and we must certainly be prepared for chaos surrounding this election. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Lisa Newcomb, staff writer
"The real question is: Are we prepared, collectively, to do what it takes to avoid that number?"
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"It's unconscionable that the department would prioritize defense contractor wish lists over the health and safety of the American people."
Vanita Gupta
The Senate's dereliction of duty to the people in this country is reprehensible. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Jake Johnson, staff writer
Public officials and commentators are sounding the alarm and urging Pennsylvania voters not to mail in "naked ballots," which the state Supreme Court ruled cannot be counted in November.
Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"We can't face a national crisis every time a vacancy occurs on the Supreme Court," says the California Democrat.
Heidi Shierholz
This means that stimulating the economy to create jobs is crucial—both to the 33.0 million workers who are being directly harmed by the recession because they are either out of work or have had their hours and pay cut, and to the millions more who saw their bargaining power disappear as the recession took hold. (Photo: Witthaya Prasongsin/iStock/Getty Images)
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Fridays for Future founder Greta Thunberg said young people are striking, "in a safe way and following Covid-19 guidelines, to demand those in power treat this like the urgent crisis it is."
Julia Conley, staff writer
Civil rights advocates celebrated a victory Thursday night in their effort to ensure a fair and complete census count—but warned that the fight is not over—after a federal judge barred President Donald Trump's administration from ending the count on September 30, a month ahead of schedule.
Mike Lofgren
We all should know when to pass the baton to a younger generation.
Andrea Germanos, staff writer
At issue is Tongass National Forest, located in southeast Alaska and described as "the crown jewel of the National Forest System."
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Sarah Lahm
If we had more Zinn in our schools, at least as a counterpoint to the patriotic view of the United States that still dominates, we would know more about what ties us together as a nation, and spend less energy on our differences. (Photo by Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Sam Pizzigati
In one world, the world of the vast majority, people struggle day in and day out for economic security. (Photo: Len Tsou/Flickr/cc)
Kenny Stancil, staff writer
Amid growing concern that chaos will be unleashed in wake of uncertain results, Pentagon officials reportedly discussing their response.
Will Bunch
I continue to believe that voting through the compromised USPS should only be a last resort for those who must be quarantined or who are medically avoiding even masked contacts because of the coronavirus. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Lisa Newcomb, staff writer
"Our democracy is at stake. Trump is trying to steal an election, and the press should say so, every day until Election Day."
Robert Reich
Every school board member, state representative, and congressperson you elect can be pushed to enact policies that benefit the people, not just corporate donors. (Photo: Screenshot)
