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Why Sanctions Are Known As the ‘Silent Killer’

The US uses sanctions more than any other country in the world, by a lot.

What It’s Like to Be Georgia’s First Muslim, Palestinian American Lawmaker

“Everything I did felt like uncharted territory for somebody like me.”

George Santos Is In Custody After Being Charged With 13 Crimes

The charges range from money laundering to fraud to lying about his finances. 

This ‘School’ Will Teach You How to Be an Organizer

Movement School teaches young people how to run for office and lead progressive campaigns.

When Your Loved Ones Go Missing and Authorities Don’t Care

“We have no idea where she could be.”

John Fetterman Opens Up About His Hospitalization and Mental Health

“Address your depression. I was skeptical it would make anything better, but it did.”
Senate

Dianne Feinstein Is Becoming a Big Liability—And Republicans Know It

The 89-year-old senator, who has been on medical leave since February, is giving Mitch McConnell and Co power to block Joe Biden's court nominees by refusing to step down.

A TikTok Ban Won’t Actually Address Online Safety

Here’s why.

3 Tennessee Dems Might Get Expelled Today Over Gun Violence Protests

"We're diluting our democracy. We're marching toward fascism," Rep. Gloria Johnson tells Teen Vogue.

A Tennessee Congressman Says Politicians "Aren't Going to Do Anything"

His solution for school shootings? "Well, we homeschool [our kid]."

It Is a Lot of Work to Be Poor and Disabled

The rollback of emergency public health measures enacted during the pandemic will make things worse.

Why Is AOC Cohosting a School Fair Featuring Military Academies?

In 2020, she was against military recruitment in low-income communities.

Biden is Backtracking on His Promises, and Young People are Pissed

The commitments that young voters backed Biden for "have been broken," says U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost.

Rep. Cori Bush Announces She Just Got Married

In a very "The Bodyguard" series of events.
Fetterman's Fitness

Senator Fetterman Is Expected To Return To Work After Treatment for Depression

The Pennsylvania senator has been praised for speaking openly about his health.
In The Doghouse

What Is Up With George Santos’ Many Dog-Related Scandals?

The Republican congressman was once charged with puppy theft!

What the Debt Ceiling Fight Means for Young People

According to Senator Bernie Sanders.
Congress

A Progressive Arizona Congressman Is Running to Unseat Kyrsten Sinema

 “The rich and the powerful, they don’t need more advocates,” Rep. Ruben Gallego said.

Ticketmaster Faces Congressional Hearing After Taylor Swift Debacle

Resale tickets went up to over $22,000.

So George Santos Lied. Now What?

The congressman is facing a whole slew of investigations.