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Katie Porter Pans Manchin for “Fiscally Irresponsible” Opposition to $3.5T Bill
Though the bill is designed to pay for itself, Sen. Joe Manchin has been complaining about the price tag.
Pfizer Will Seek Approval of COVID Vaccine for Kids 5 & Older in “Coming Weeks”
“Things are looking good, everything is going according to plan,” BioNTech's chief executive said.
“It’s Not Just a Loss of Electricity” — Ida Left People Houseless and Jobless
A tenants' union in New Orleans is demanding a new freeze on evictions and a quick transition to renewable energy.
Pressley Urges $30B for Public Transit After “Inadequate” Infrastructure Bill
The bipartisan group of senators limited public transit spending to just $39 billion in the infrastructure bill.
The Far Right Calls Biden a “Tyrant” Over Vaccine Rules Most Americans Back
Most Americans say workers should be required to get vaccinated before returning to in-person jobs, a recent poll found.
Biden’s 6-Point Plan on Vaccines Will Affect Roughly 100 Million Americans
President Joe Biden's new policies are not as sweeping as many historic uses of presidential power.
Harvard Will Divest From Fossil Fuels After a Decade of Pressure
This victory for the climate movement comes thanks to the efforts of student, alumni and faculty activists.
Big Oil’s Tactics to Delay Climate Action Are the New Climate Denialism
Researchers say the fossil fuel industry has a new tool to delay efforts to curb emissions: a “social justice” strategy.
93 Groups Urge Congress to “Stand Up” Against Lobbyists on $3.5 Trillion Bill
The coalition encourages lawmakers to keep the tax reform, climate provisions and social program expansions in the bill.
LA School District Is Considering Mandatory Vaccinations for Students 12 & Older
The district is set to become the largest in the country to require all students who are eligible to get vaccinated.