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Protesters and Lawmakers Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor One Year Later
Protests in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday marked a year since police killed the 26-year-old Black woman at her home.
Conspiracy Theories Are Killing Us — and Trump’s Departure Hasn’t Ended Them
Investigative journalist David Neiwert explains how conspiracy theories are shaping politics and life in the U.S.
Capitalist Economies Overproduce Food — But People Can’t Afford to Buy It
The pandemic has caused a spike in hunger because people are increasingly struggling to afford food.
Biden’s Trade Policy With India Could Accelerate Global Climate Catastrophe
The trade policies currently being pursued by the Biden-Modi partnership fuel the threat of ecofascism.
OSHA Performed Half as Many Workplace Inspections in 2020 Compared to 2019
Despite receiving more complaints, the agency performed 50 percent fewer inspections. Some of them were done remotely.
House Dems to Revive Medicare for All Bill 1 Year After COVID Reached All States
Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell will introduce the Medicare for All Act of 2021 on March 17.
Owners of Hospital Conglomerate Made Billions as Health Care Workers Lacked PPE
The largest for-profit hospital conglomerate in the U.S. has made billions for its biggest shareholders during COVID.
Right-to-Work Laws Are Rooted in Racism. The PRO Act Would Strike Them Down.
The measure must now pass the Senate to break the stranglehold that Jim Crow-era laws have placed on workers' power.
The Stimulus Payments’ Big Delivery Snafus Need to Be Addressed — Now
The poorest households, which need the money the most, had significant problems getting their $1,200 and $600 payments.
DOJ Expects to Make At Least 100 Additional Charges Related to Capitol Attack
The additional charges are on top of the more than 300 already made by the department.