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I-95 Collapse Caused by Tanker Fire May Shut Major East Coast Artery for Months
While it’s not clear how much gasoline the truck was carrying, some of it has shown up in the Delaware River.
Gun Deaths Hit Record High of Nearly 49,000 in 2021
Firearms were the leading cause of death for children in 2021, surpassing COVID deaths.
Many of Us Feel the Painful Results of the US’s Wars, Whether We Know It or Not
From the debt ceiling to crumbling infrastructure to militarized police, a major culprit is the “war on terror.”
Trump’s Legal Team Is Plotting to Have His Judge Appointee Block Key Evidence
Legal experts voiced serious concerns after Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon was assigned to the Mar-a-Lago case.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Has Vetoed Over 100 GOP Bills Since Start of the Year
In a recent veto message, Hobbs promised to always “be an ally” for LGBTQ kids in the state.
The FTC’s Proposed Noncompete Ban Still Lets Companies Trap Workers in Bad Jobs
Companies can still use training repayment agreements to financially trap workers into paying for on-the-job training.
Climate Crisis Could Push a Third of Humanity From Most Livable Environment
A new study suggests that climate-driven migration could easily eclipse even the largest estimates.
Migrant Workers in Minnesota Win Landmark Safety Protections
The Warehouse Worker Protection Act ensures that Amazon cannot disregard workers’ safety and livelihoods.
First Nations Are on the Front Lines of Canada’s Climate-Fueled Wildfires
The climate crisis has arrived and Indigenous communities are disproportionately facing its impacts.
Republicans Follow Debt Limit Fight by Pushing More Corporate Tax Cuts
The proposals include eliminating tax credits for green energy and repealing a tax on toxic chemical waste sites.