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Rikers’ Forceful Guard Union Is Deepening the Jail’s Humanitarian Crisis
Rikers Island guards appear to be engaging in work stoppages to demand more guards and less oversight of their abuses.
Migrant Farmworkers Are Being Left Out of Roundup Cancer Compensation
Many migrant farmworkers fear seeking justice due to their undocumented status and lack of legal resources.
Manchin Lashes Out After Sanders Condemns Obstruction of Biden Agenda
Sanders called out Manchin's obstruction of the Build Back Better bill in an op-ed for a West Virginia paper.
5 Charts Show How Tax Reform Can Tackle Bad Corporate Behavior
Taxes proposed in the Build Back Better Act could restrict offshoring, excessive CEO pay and wasteful stock buybacks.
The Postal Service Can Do More to Be Present in the 21st Century
The U.S. Postal Service isn't merely a business; it's critical infrastructure.
Growing BIPOC Youth-Led Climate Movement Is the Force Occupy Could Have Been
Youth who understand that white supremacy is fueling climate destruction are building a new era of activism.
Survivors of Medical Abuse at ICE Jail in Georgia Are Still Waiting for Justice
Survivors of invasive gynecological procedures without full consent are still waiting for justice and restitution.
Cori Bush Slams GOP Governor for Threat to Prosecute Reporter: “Shame on You”
Gov. Mike Parson falsely said the journalist hacked a government website, and then threatened criminal prosecution.
Jan 6 Committee Will Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt for Violating Subpoena Order
A vote on holding Bannon in contempt of Congress could come as early as Tuesday.
Ascendant Democratic Warhawk Wants to Pre-Authorize War With China
Rep. Elaine Luria is rapidly gaining foreign policy influence in the Democratic caucus.