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The SVB and Signature Bank Crashes Show Why We Need Public Banking
We have a pivotal opportunity to reshape our financial system for the benefit of all.
New College of Florida Is DeSantis’s Launchpad for Attack on Higher Education
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed six trustees to the New College of Florida to quash its progressive curriculum.
Dozens of Mar-a-Lago Staffers Subpoenaed by DOJ as Part of Trump Docs Probe
A source said that the Department of Justice was casting an “extremely wide net” to gather evidence for the inquiry.
“A Huge Loss for Workers”: CA Court Rules that Gig Workers Are Contractors
The SEIU says that gig companies spent more than $200 million on a law stripping workers of rights to boost profits.
Sanders Calls for All Drug Prices to Be Cut After Third Insulin Maker Cuts Price
Moreover, analyses of the companies’ price cuts show that the cuts aren’t as altruistic as they might seem.
Texas Regulators Plan Takeover of Houston Independent School District
Public education advocates say the move is racist, as white-majority districts with lower ratings are being left alone.
Reform Candidate Wins United Auto Workers Presidency in Stunning Upset
Shawn Fain won after campaigning on a militant approach to organizing, internal democracy and solidarity against tiers.
People Affected by Toxic Fuel Leak in Hawaii Now Face Taxes on Emergency Aid
Adding insult to injury, some residents are receiving tax bills for aid sent after the Navy contaminated their water.
Nearly 8 in 10 Voters Support Sanders Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60k
New polling finds that majorities of voters across the political spectrum support the idea.
Two Trains Derail in Arizona and Washington as Congress Sits on Safety Bill
The derailment in Washington state Thursday spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on tribal lands.