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100 Million New COVID Infections Could Be Just Months Away
The federal government should prepare fully for the next COVID surge, drawing on hard-earned knowledge and tools.
Attacks on Libraries Are Attacks on Labor
Organized library workers have been the first line of defense against right-wing attempts to control public discourse.
Poll: Most Americans Want Congress to Pass a Bill to Protect Abortion Rights
The poll corroborated previous findings that a majority of Americans want “Roe v. Wade” to stay as it is.
Mississippi Governor Leaves Open the Possibility of Banning Some Contraceptives
On two separate TV programs over the weekend, Tate Reeves tried to avoid talking about potential bans on contraception.
Pipeline Company Targets Individual Tribal Members in Court Battle for Line 5
Enbridge's lawsuit takes an adversarial stance against members of the Bad River Ojibwe tribe.
Kathy Boudin, Tireless Fighter for Justice — Rest in Power
Kathy refused to be defined through the eyes of the powerful, or bound by the most difficult events in her life.
Protesters Plan Sit-Ins Outside Manchin and Sinema’s Offices Over Filibuster
“Arizonans and West Virginians are coming together to take on our obstructionist senators,” the organizers stated.
California May Soon Face Surge of Out-of-State Abortion Patients
If Roe is overturned, then the nearest abortion provider for 2,923 percent more women would be in California.
First Quarter of 2022 Sees Record $1 Billion Spent on Lobbying
While the health industry dominated overall, the top spender of 2022's first quarter was the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
McConnell Suggests GOP May Pursue Federal Abortion Ban If “Roe” Is Overturned
Abortion rights advocates warned that a legislative ban is possible if Republicans retake Congress in the midterms.