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Some Schools That Canceled Contracts With Police Are Still Bringing in Officers
Instead of spending on police, schools should hire more people who can “help kids not be angry,” say student advocates.
Survey Finds Sharpest Decline in Public Opinion About Health Care in the US
COVID “really illustrated just how dysfunctional the system actually is,” said one survey respondent.
Let’s Abandon False Dichotomy of “Offensive vs. Defensive” Support for Yemen War
The characterization is meaningless because Saudi Arabia’s involvement in Yemen is entirely offensive.
Biden’s “Democracy Summit” Prioritized US Hegemony Over Democratic Ideals
None of the summit attendees acknowledged the role unchecked capitalism plays in the rise of authoritarianism globally.
Progressive Lawmakers Signal Support for Four-Day Workweek Proposal
The 40-hour week has been the standard for nearly 90 years -- but labor advocates say it’s time for a change.
Warehouse Workers’ Deaths Prompt Renewed Scrutiny of Amazon’s No-Phone Policy
“There is no way in hell I am relying on Amazon to keep me safe,” one worker said.
White House Says Restarting Student Loans Is “High Priority,” Sparking Outrage
The Biden administration said that it will allow student loan payments to restart in February.
The Right Is Now Weaponizing Recall Elections at Every Level of Government
Normalizing recalls of elected officials makes good governance all but impossible.
Jan. 6 Committee Issues Contempt Charges for Former Trump Aide Mark Meadows
Meadows is the third Trump official to face contempt of Congress charges from the January 6 select committee.
Investigation Finds at Least 48 Members of Congress Have Violated STOCK Act
In some especially egregious violations, lawmakers failed to disclose trades that were potentially worth millions.