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The First 2020 Presidential Debate Needs to Address Wealth and Income Inequality
In these days of despair over democracy, we desperately need to discuss how economically unequal we have become.
What Does Equitable Climate Policy Actually Look Like?
We must drastically and equitably reduce emissions and transform our economy before the window of opportunity closes.
Amid COVID and Wildfires, Farmworkers Have Been Pushed to the Brink
This administration has declared farmworkers essential but failed to provide them adequate work conditions and pay.
From a Justice for Gender Equality to a “Justice” for Gender Oppression
Unlike the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amy Coney Barrett will be a ruthless opponent of gender and reproductive rights.
Activists Are Calling on Democrats to Stop Trump’s SCOTUS Pick From Advancing
Protesters gathered outside Sen. Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn to call on Democrats to block Trump's nominee.
Trump’s Forest Service Issues Plan to Open Largest US National Forest to Logging
Alaskan tribes said, “[F]ull exemption for development activities would forever harm our homelands.”
It’s Highly Unlikely That We Will Have a Safe Vaccine by Election Time
Even if Pfizer’s vaccine trial yields results by November 3, the FDA review would still take weeks to complete.
GOP Senator Proposes Bill That Would Discount Most Absentee and Mail-In Ballots
A bill proposed by Sen. Rick Scott would set an unrealistic deadline to count all votes within 24 hours of Election Day.
Birth Control Is Harder to Get During COVID. Over-the-Counter Access Is Crucial.
We need over-the-counter birth control that is accessible to people of all ages, affordable and covered by insurance.
Farmers Are Plagued by Debt and Climate Crisis. Trump Has Made Things Worse.
Experts suggest that the U.S. must urgently look inward to address its own climate-related food security issues.