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Community Organizers Celebrate Defeat of Petrochemical Complex in “Cancer Alley”
Years of local resistance pushed South Louisiana Methanol to halt work on a stalled $2.2 billion petrochemical complex.
UK’s New Prime Minister Makes No Apologies for Favoring the Wealthy
Public statements made by Britain’s new PM, Liz Truss, suggest she will drag the country even further to the right.
How Chevron Polluted the Amazon and Fought Environmental Lawyer Steven Donziger
Polluters want to use me as a symbol to silence the advocacy that is needed to save the planet, says Steven Donziger.
Senators Are Optimistic That Marriage Equality Bill Will Pass This Month
The proposal still needs the support of 10 Republican senators to break a filibuster.
Majority of Americans Say MAGA Movement Is a Threat to Democracy, Poll Finds
New polling suggests that Americans strongly oppose Trump and his far right agenda.
DOJ Appeals Ruling Granting Trump a Special Master in Classified Docs Inquiry
If Judge Aileen Cannon doesn't issue a stay by next week, the DOJ will ask an appeals court to issue one instead.
Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill to Ban Anti-Union “Right-to-Work” Laws
Warren said “right-to-work” laws have “only one goal: destroy unions and discourage workers from organizing.”
Wall Street Giants Set to Smash Profit Records Off Energy Crisis, Global Hunger
Wall Street banks have not just benefited from the commodity price increases — they’ve actively helped fuel them.
Life Expectancy for Indigenous Americans Drops by 6.6 Years
An Indigenous person born today can expect to live to age 65, according to the new figures.
Michigan Supreme Court Puts Abortion Rights Initiative on the Ballot
The ruling overrides GOP election officials' decision to block the measure.