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“Stunning Jobs Report” Ignores Acute Unemployment Among Native Americans
Rosy labor market reports are ignoring the plight of Native American workers, who face “crisis levels” of unemployment.
A Year After Blackout, Texans Navigate Climate Trauma in a Failing Fossil State
Texans are struggling with climate PTSD after last week's freeze as Big Oil maintains its grip on state politicians.
House Passes Overhaul of Postal Service Budget to Relieve Billions in Debt
The bill relieves the agency of $57 billion of its over $200 billion in debt.
GOP Lawmakers Block Virginia Amendments on Marriage Equality, Voting Rights
Amendments to the state’s constitution must be approved in two legislative sessions before being included on the ballot.
Levin Files Legislation to Approve Congress Workers’ Union With 130 Cosponsors
The Congressional Workers Union praised the resolution, noting that Congress members should live up to their own ideals.
Having Learned Nothing From 900,000 Deaths, Governors Lift Mask Mandates
The capitalists say it's time to give up on COVID -- even as the deaths keep coming.
State Board Asserts Right to Decide If Cawthorn Is Eligible to Run in Midterms
The Constitution bars people from running for office if they've “engaged in insurrection” against the United States.
Starbucks Fires Seven Union Organizers in Memphis, Sparking Outrage
The union has filed a complaint with the labor board saying that the move is illegal.
Early Draft of RNC Censure Described Capitol Attack as “Nonviolent” and “Legal”
The language in the final version of the censure document called the Capitol attack “legitimate political discourse.”
Soaring Methane Levels Has Scientists Concerned Climate Feedback Loop Is Here
Atmospheric methane levels are currently higher than at any point in the last 800,000 years.