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McConnell’s Been on Sick Leave for a Month. US Workers Aren’t Guaranteed a Day.
The US is the only wealthy country in the world that does not guarantee paid sick leave for workers.
Judge Won’t Bar Olympian David Hearn From Reflecting Pool During Trial
The White House is charging David Hearn with felony-level destruction of property for reaching his hand into the pool.
The Trump Administration’s War on Disabled People Continues to Escalate
A new Justice Department memo undermines key aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This SCOTUS Ruling May Make It Even Easier for Campaign Donors to Sway Elections
The court just struck down decades-old limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
Report Reveals Marco Rubio Is Acting as Imperial “Viceroy” of Venezuela
Rubio has near total control of the nation's finances, resources, and government, reported The New York Times.
An LGBTQ Rights World Cup Stunt Revealed the Cracks in SF’s Queer Movement
Scott Wiener and Dr. Nasser Mohamed staged a World Cup LGBTQ rights moment. But who was it for?
NextEra’s Acquisition of Dominion Energy Would Result in Corporate Mega-Utility
The utility merger seeks to exploit the data center boom for profit and political clout, at ratepayers’ expense.
Fatal Houston ICE Shooting Follows Agency’s Turn to Increased Street Arrests
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo killing was the result of the kind of operation ICE increasingly relies on to meet quotas.
Texas Is Fast Tracking AI Data Center Construction Using a Permitting Loophole
Texas regulators are using permit regimes usually reserved for gas stations and dry cleaners to open the door to AI.
Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams
Advocates say the move, a part of the mayor's affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to $162.5 million annually.