In the news today: The United States drops in status to that of a "backsliding" democracy, say experts—and it's entirely because hoax-promoting Republicanism is now challenging the legitimacy of elections. The nation continues the interminable wait to see whether two Democratic senators can be coaxed into taking urgent climate and infrastructure action, even if it may mean one fewer Maserati in D.C. parking lots. And Illinois counties that have counted on the profits gained by imprisoning migrants are now suing to keep those profits going.
Here's some of what you may have missed:
• Manchin, Sinema chase after Republican mega-donors and betray their impoverished states
• Supreme Court leaves unconstitutional Texas abortion ban in place for at least another week
• Illinois counties that made millions from ICE contracts sue over law banning detention in state
• United States is now a 'backsliding' democracy, says global watchdog
• Anti-vaxxers start coughing on Kansas legislators they disagree with, because of course
Community Spotlight:
• Climate Brief: The Holy Work Of Saving A Nation's Trees
Also trending from the community:
• I predict 2022 will tell 2021 and 2020: Hold my beer
• Uh oh. More voter fraud proven
Here's some of what you may have missed:
• Manchin, Sinema chase after Republican mega-donors and betray their impoverished states
• Supreme Court leaves unconstitutional Texas abortion ban in place for at least another week
• Illinois counties that made millions from ICE contracts sue over law banning detention in state
• United States is now a 'backsliding' democracy, says global watchdog
• Anti-vaxxers start coughing on Kansas legislators they disagree with, because of course
Community Spotlight:
• Climate Brief: The Holy Work Of Saving A Nation's Trees
Also trending from the community:
• I predict 2022 will tell 2021 and 2020: Hold my beer
• Uh oh. More voter fraud proven