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NASA Taps Top Climate Researcher for New Advisory Role on the Climate Crisis
With NASA creating a new position specifically focused on climate, Biden’s climate agenda continues apace.
Senate Democrats Plan on Moving to Legalize Marijuana Later This Year
President Joe Biden campaigned in 2020 against full-out legalization, favoring decriminalization of the drug instead.
120 Democrats Demand Repeal of Millionaire Tax Cut GOP Buried in Last COVID Bill
They argue the rollback would free up hundreds of billions in revenue which could be used to help struggling families.
Warren Says Her First Move on Finance Committee Will Be a Wealth Tax
After landing a spot on the Finance Committee, Warren said, “It is time to make the ultra-rich pay their fair share.”
The House Impeachment Memo Is Tragedy. The Trump Defense Is Farce.
Trump’s defense reads like pure farce: His legal team misspells “United States” before the counterargument even begins.
New Bill Scraps Mandate Forcing USPS to Prefund Pensions Decades in Advance
The Bush-era mandate has been blamed for the mail agency's financial woes.
370 Congressional Aides Urge Senate to Bar Trump From Holding Office Ever Again
“The use of violence and lies to overturn an election is not worthy of debate,” staffers wrote in their open letter.
Remdesivir’s History Shows How Americans Pay More for Drugs Than Others Globally
Remdesivir was developed with taxpayer dollars, but during the pandemic, patients must pay whatever Big Pharma demands.
Federal Trade Commission Orders Amazon to Pay Drivers $61 Million in Stolen Pay
The company has reportedly been shorting its gig workers by using tips to pay their hourly rate.
Will Flint Water Trial Spark More Court Battles for Environmental Justice?
Organizers in Flint hope the charges work as a catalyst for more accountability for polluters and corrupt officials.