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Al Gore: Fossil Fuel Industry Is Not Sincere About Addressing Climate Crisis
The industry must "stop blocking the efforts of everybody else to solve this crisis," the former vice president said.
2 Republican Lawmakers Chide Party Members Over Government Funding Impasse
The lawmakers signaled they'd endorse a bipartisan parliamentary maneuver to end gridlock in the House over spending.
Democrats Appear to Be on a Special Elections “Hot Streak” This Year
In an examination of 30 special elections this year, Democrats have outpaced Republicans by 11 points.
UAW Files NLRB Complaint Against GOP Presidential Hopeful Sen. Tim Scott
The autoworkers' union argued Scott broke labor law by publicly saying striking employees should be fired.
Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Participation in Koch Network Donor Summit
The Supreme Court justice has served as a fundraising draw for the organization that has brought cases before the court.
Muslim Jailhouse Lawyers Are Reshaping the Fight for Prisoners Rights
Incarcerated Muslims are building on a legacy of community resistance that goes way beyond our current moment.
Nearly 80 Percent of All Pregnancy-Related Arrests Occur in 5 Southern States
“The findings in this report are a call to action,” one reproductive justice activist said.
Trump Wants Republicans to Shut Down the Government to Block DOJ Charges
Trump wants GOP members of Congress to "defund all aspects" of government on his behalf, he said on Truth Social.
Most Voters Support UAW and Hollywood Strikes, New Poll Shows
Republican presidential hopefuls such as Tim Scott and Nikki Haley have been outspoken in their hostility toward unions.
Biden Administration Announces Creation of Climate Corps Jobs Program
The program aims to employ 20,000 workers within its first year, the White House said.