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Let’s Teach Histories of Left-Wing Rebellion, Like the Battle of Blair Mountain
A century ago last week, coal miners in West Virginia rose up in revolt against deadly and deplorable conditions.
Our For-Profit Health System Is Worsening a Nursing Shortage Amid Delta’s Surge
Low pay, poor working conditions and emotional burnout put both nurses and patients at risk.
The US Owes Reparations to Afghan Women, Starting With an Open Borders Policy
Implementing an open borders policy for Afghan refugees is one way the U.S. must hold itself accountable for the war.
Greg Abbott’s Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low as COVID Rages Across Texas
Fifty percent of Texans disapprove of Gov. Greg Abbott’s job performance -- a six-point increase since June.
Abortion Bounty Hunters in Texas Aren’t “Whistleblowers” — They’re Vigilantes
Calling those who exploit SB 8 "whistleblowers" is a way to turn the true meaning of whistleblowing on its head.
Largest Confederate Statue Left in the US Will Be Removed This Week in Richmond
The removal of the Robert E. Lee statue comes after one year and several lawsuits from Virginia residents opposed to it.
Texas Abortion Ban Is a Violation of International Law
UN experts tasked with monitoring human rights abuses across the globe are condemning Texas’s near-total abortion ban.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I Know the Texas Abortion Law Is a Blow to Health Care
The truth is that conservatives are more interested in controlling pregnant people's bodies than protecting life.
Immigrant Gig Workers Risked Their Lives During Ida. They Want Better Wages.
Delivery app workers don't receive health care, paid time off, workers' compensation or a minimum wage guarantee.
7 Wealthiest Americans Have Enough Wealth to Cover a Third of $3.5T Budget Plan
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Sergey Brin and Larry Ellison pay almost no income tax.