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GOP Did Badly After Clinton’s Impeachment. Could Biden’s Have a Similar Effect?
The GOP is devoting its political capital to spinning stories on Biden. How will voters react to its fishing expedition?
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Muslim Jailhouse Lawyers Are Reshaping the Fight for Prisoners Rights
Incarcerated Muslims are building on a legacy of community resistance that goes way beyond our current moment.
Democrats Appear to Be on a Special Elections “Hot Streak” This Year
In an examination of 30 special elections this year, Democrats have outpaced Republicans by 11 points.
Medicaid “Unwinding” Is Largest Loss of Health Coverage in US History
After the U.S. uninsured rate hit a record low in 2022, millions are now losing health coverage simultaneously.
Touching My Prison Yard’s Grass Radicalized Me to Take Action Behind Bars
Creating a prison book club provided a safe space for the men around me, where new ways of thinking could be explored.
Biden Administration Announces Creation of Climate Corps Jobs Program
The program aims to employ 20,000 workers within its first year, the White House said.
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Striking Auto Workers Invite Biden to Join Them on the Picket Lines
The invite came amid Fain’s announcement of an expansion of the strike for two of the “Big Three” auto companies.
Al Gore: Fossil Fuel Industry Is Not Sincere About Addressing Climate Crisis
The industry must “stop blocking the efforts of everybody else to solve this crisis,” the former vice president said.
2 Republican Lawmakers Chide Party Members Over Government Funding Impasse
The lawmakers signaled they’d endorse a bipartisan parliamentary maneuver to end gridlock in the House over spending.
Murdoch’s Legacy Includes Giving Airtime to Climate Denialism and the Far Right
The 92-year-old right-wing media mogul will step down as chair of Fox Corporation and News Corporation in November.
“Solitary [confinement] is such a violation of your mind. You’re fighting the light, the noise, the complete attempts at dehumanization. You’re never right again.”
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To make revolutionary change, we must start somewhere. Truthout and Inquest share local examples of abolition in action.
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UAW Files NLRB Complaint Against GOP Presidential Hopeful Sen. Tim Scott
The autoworkers’ union argued Scott broke labor law by publicly saying striking employees should be fired.
Most Voters Support UAW and Hollywood Strikes, New Poll Shows
Republican presidential hopefuls such as Tim Scott and Nikki Haley have been outspoken in their hostility toward unions.
Striking Autoworkers at Stellantis Are Up Against a Yacht-Sailing Billionaire
Billionaire John Elkann is pulling the strings at Stellantis, prioritizing stock buybacks over the strikers’ demands.
GM, Ford Paid Average Combined Tax Rate of Just 1 Percent on $42B in Profits
The new analysis comes as the auto giants claim they cannot afford striking workers' demands for better pay.