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Biden to Sign Executive Order Raising Federal Workers’ Wages to $15 an Hour
The raise will go into effect for federal employees in 2022. Tipped contractors will see a $15 minimum by 2024.
The More Biden Expands ACA, the Harder It Will Be for the Right to Cut It
Ironing out the ACA's kinks and expanding its reach may be the best short-term path toward near-universal coverage.
Seattle City Council Calls on Biden to Support Vaccine Patent Waiver
The pharmaceutical industry, meanwhile, is aggressively lobbying the Biden White House to maintain its opposition.
No, Biden’s Not Banning Burgers — But Meat Is a Real Climate Problem
A study seized on by the right shows replacing meat with plant-based foods could help confront the climate crisis.
Biden Admin Plans to Help 34 Million Kids Losing School Lunches in Summertime
Families who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year will be enrolled for summer coverage.
Biden Is Providing Some Vaccines to India But Hasn’t Budged on Patent Waiver
COVID knows no borders. Neither should we.
Justice Department Investigations Don’t Actually Challenge Police Violence
The proceduralism of the DOJ won’t stop police killings, just as years of “police reform” didn’t save George Floyd.
Americans View Biden as Doing Much Better Than Trump Did in First 100 Days
Biden only fails to receive positive marks on one important issue to Americans: immigration.
Biden Is Reviewing US Policy in North Korea. The Brutal Sanctions Must End.
U.S. sanctions in North Korea weaponize human misery, hurting 25 million civilians. Biden should end this deadly policy.
At India’s Request, Twitter Blocks Posts Critical of Modi COVID Response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the pandemic has come under scrutiny both within India and abroad.