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Democrats in Wisconsin Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Rights in State
Wisconsin reverted to a draconian anti-abortion law from 1849 after “Roe” was dismantled.
Child Labor Is on the Rise as Republicans See an Answer to Labor Shortages
Anti-immigrant policies and spiraling rates of poverty are driving thousands of children into the U.S. labor market.
Tucker Carlson Begs Biden to Block Manhattan DA From Issuing Trump Indictments
Carlson claimed the grand jury is biased, stating, without evidence, that its members are “overwhelmingly liberal.”
Michigan Is Set to Become First State in 58 Years to Overturn Right-to-Work Law
The bill’s passage is a huge victory for the labor movement in Michigan and across the country.
Sanders Slams Biden for Rejecting Request to Lower Price of $190K Cancer Drug
The administration rejected a request to lower the price of prostate cancer drug Xtandi this week.
MO AG Wants 18-Month Waiting Period for Trans Kids Seeking Gender-Affirming Care
Medical experts agree that gender-affirming care is safe, effective and life-saving.
Proposed Florida Bill Could Allow “Legal Kidnapping” of Trans Children
The bill allows Florida courts to interfere with custody agreements from other states if a child is present in Florida.
Senate Banking Committee Member Dismisses Calls for Regulations, Bankers Applaud
The American Bankers Association welcomed the Republican's defense of a 2018 law that weakened regulations.
100 Starbucks Stores Strike to Send New CEO a Message: No More Union Busting
The workers say that the new CEO should reject the anti-union tactics of his predecessor, Howard Schultz.
Three Banks Have Now Collapsed. A Progressive Economist Explains Why.
There is a banking crisis underway and the problems are spreading, says Gerald Epstein.