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Technology Fetishism Reigns at COP26. It’ll Keep Us Burning Fossil Fuels.
Britain, host of the conference, has the influence of climate deniers and the fossil-fuel lobby on display at Glasgow.
Leaked Documents Show Police Officers on Supposed Oath Keepers Rosters
The Chicago Police Department has at least 13 active members of the Oath Keepers, NPR found.
Alleging Civil Rights Violations, DOJ Sues Texas Over Restrictive Voting Law
The law makes it harder for people of color, non-English speakers and Texas residents with disabilities to vote.
Right-Wing Democrats Tout Wealthy Tax Cut While Waffling on Reconciliation Vote
On Thursday, House Democrats modified a tax proposal to give wealthy taxpayers more leeway.
Right-Wingers Demand “Right” to Choose — But Only for Vaccines, Not Abortion
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says the vaccine rule isn't a mandate, as workers can choose to get vaccinated or tested.
Biden Promised to Decriminalize Marijuana. He Shouldn’t Wait for Congress.
Biden is under pressure to fulfill a campaign promise to decriminalize marijuana and expunge convictions.
Drop in Unemployment Rate Larger Than Expected in Solid Jobs Report
Strong wage growth has also continued, especially for low-paid workers.
Study Warns “Luxury” Pollution by the Mega-Rich Is Imperiling the Planet
Emissions from a single billionaire’s space flight exceed the emissions that others cause through their entire lives.
Progressives Tell Biden: If You Want to Be Popular, Confront Corporate Greed
“America is in a populist moment,” wrote one progressive. “If Democrats won’t harness that then the right wing will.”
Months-Long Delays and Mysterious Rejections Plague Rapid COVID Testing in US
A combination of overzealous regulation and anemic government support have kept at-home tests pricey and hard to find.