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COVID Has Catalyzed a Wave of Tenant Organizing That Was Long Overdue
A growing tenants’ rights movement in the U.S. encourages tenants to form unions to collectively bargain with landlords.
Deal Reached on 9/11-Style Commission for January 6 — But Roadblocks Remain
To avoid a filibuster, the agreement to create the commission will need the support of at least 10 GOP senators.
Rashida Tlaib Condemns Israeli Apartheid, Saying “It Must End”
The lawmakers sharply criticized U.S. lawmakers for sending aid to Israel, which oppresses and kills Palestinians.
Israel Isn’t Entitled to “Self-Defense” Against the People Under Its Occupation
Biden is claiming that Israel’s war crimes against Palestinian civilians are justified in the name of “self-defense.”
Pelosi Says Masks to Remain, Since Most GOP Lawmakers Aren’t Vaccinated
Only 44.8 percent of Republicans in the House of Representatives are fully vaccinated, new numbers show.
California Trial of Universal Basic Income Inspires More Cities to Follow Suit
More and more municipalities are showing interest in reimagining how to ensure economic stability for their residents.
This Isn’t a Civil War, It Is Settler-Colonial Violence
The Palestinian struggle for decolonization is stronger when the fragmentation of Palestinians is resisted.
As Israel’s Attack Mounts, Biden Says It’s “Not Been a Significant Overreaction”
Biden faces growing calls from U.S. lawmakers to speak forcefully against Israel's bombardment of residential buildings.
The Economic Recovery Is Mostly Benefiting White Families
Black and Latino workers were more likely to lose their jobs during the pandemic -- and less likely to qualify for aid.
Top Republican Raises Prospect of Congress Blocking COVID Vaccine Patent Waivers
Sen. Mike Crapo made the contested claim that Congress can stop the U.S. trade rep from seeking patent waivers.