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The Far Right Calls Biden a “Tyrant” Over Vaccine Rules Most Americans Back
Most Americans say workers should be required to get vaccinated before returning to in-person jobs, a recent poll found.
Biden’s 6-Point Plan on Vaccines Will Affect Roughly 100 Million Americans
President Joe Biden's new policies are not as sweeping as many historic uses of presidential power.
Harvard Will Divest From Fossil Fuels After a Decade of Pressure
This victory for the climate movement comes thanks to the efforts of student, alumni and faculty activists.
Big Oil’s Tactics to Delay Climate Action Are the New Climate Denialism
Researchers say the fossil fuel industry has a new tool to delay efforts to curb emissions: a “social justice” strategy.
93 Groups Urge Congress to “Stand Up” Against Lobbyists on $3.5 Trillion Bill
The coalition encourages lawmakers to keep the tax reform, climate provisions and social program expansions in the bill.
LA School District Is Considering Mandatory Vaccinations for Students 12 & Older
The district is set to become the largest in the country to require all students who are eligible to get vaccinated.
AOC Pans Greg Abbott’s Pledge to End Rape in Texas: “GOP Laws HELP Abusers”
The Texas abortion ban gives "abusers & coercive partners a powerful new tool to intimidate,” Ocasio-Cortez pointed out.
Biden Set to Mandate Vaccinations for Federal Workers With No “Opt-Out” Options
Biden will get into the details of the requirements on Thursday when he discusses other pandemic-related actions.
Democrats May Tie Disaster Relief to Raising Debt Ceiling, Putting GOP in a Bind
September is shaping up to be either a battle for the ages or a capitulation that seals the downward-spiraling deal.
Florida Judge Shoots Down Ron DeSantis’s Mask Ban for Second Time in 2 Weeks
The judge ruled with parents challenging the order, saying that the ban creates unsafe conditions for children.