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Abolitionist Struggles Are Also Matters of Global Justice
Author Julian Aguon’s new book links the struggle to demilitarize his native Guam to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Biden Seeks Funds for IRS Crackdown on Corporate Tax Evaders
The crackdown is expected to raise at least $780 billion over the next decade, officials estimate.
Biden’s Speech Will Come With Rare Response From Fellow Democrat Jamaal Bowman
Bowman will highlight the unique historic opportunity for Democrats to take action on a number of issues.
Trump-Disrupted Census Hurts Marginalized Communities and Hands New Power to GOP
The broken census results show how the Trump administration's damage will echo down the halls of history.
Over 80 House Democrats Urge Biden to Lower Medicare Eligibility Age
The House Democrats also urge Biden to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices and add benefits like vision and dental.
Big Corporations Strike Racial Justice Pose While Continuing to Fund Police
Nonprofit police foundations are just one way corporations have funneled money into law enforcement.
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.