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Biden to End Trump-Era “Conscience” Rule Allowing Medical Personnel to Deny Care
Courts have blocked the rule from being implemented since it was finalized in 2019.
Poll Finds 75 Percent of Americans Support Amazon Workers’ Union Efforts
Support is especially strong among young Democrats, who were 91 percent in favor of the Amazon union.
DeSantis’s Education Department Bans 54 Math Books Over Supposed “CRT” Content
The state has yet to issue specific reasons why the titles were in violation of state standards.
Mask Mandate for Flights Was Axed by a Trump-Appointed Judge
Trump excelled at attacking every mention of masks. The axing of this mandate is a win for his anti-science doctrine.
Majority of Voters Support Biden’s Billionaire Income Tax, Poll Finds
Fifty-nine percent of likely voters support the proposal to levy a minimum tax on the ultrarich.
Challenge to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Candidacy Can Move Forward, Judge Rules
Greene's lawyers didn't provide enough evidence that the challenge would ultimately fail, the judge noted.
Top US CEOs Made 254 Times More Than Median Workers in 2021, Study Shows
Median total CEO compensation increased 31 percent from 2020, as executive bonuses and stock awards rose.
UN Amplifies Calls for Ceasefire as Russia Intensifies Attack on Eastern Ukraine
The UN is urging “genuine negotiations.” Meanwhile, U.S. arms makers are benefiting from the bloody war.
Virginia Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators Votes to Unionize Richmond Schools
The union victory in Richmond could pave the way for other teachers’ unions to emerge in the South.
Despite Biden’s Promises, US Offers Few Supports for Ukrainian Refugees
In reality, Ukrainian asylum seekers face many hurdles -- but less than other refugees seeking admission into the U.S.