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Nina Turner Wins July 4 Endorsement of Largest Ohio Newspaper
The endorsement is the latest show of momentum even as mainstream Democrats have moved against Turner's candidacy.
Activists Are Working to Ban Anti-LGBTQ “Conversion Therapy”
The practice of “conversion therapy” has been condemned by dozens of medical associations globally.
One Company Received the Maximum Possible PPP Loan, Then Moved Jobs to Mexico
Many businesses exploited loopholes and rule changes to lay off employees despite receiving funds to keep them employed.
Pipeline Fire in Gulf of Mexico Shows Need for Action on Climate, Advocates Say
An underwater gas pipeline controlled by Mexico's state-owned oil company burst Friday in the Gulf of Mexico.
Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse Due to the Climate Crisis
“We are living and breathing the effects of climate change now,” said Kari Nadeau, author of a recent study on pollen.
Oil and Gas Companies Depend on Tax Subsidies and Job Creation Myths to Survive
The downfall of a perverse subsidy program in Texas has shined a light on the “tax break industrial complex.”
Drug War Critics Slam Olympics for Suspending US Track Star Over Marijuana Use
Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension over a positive marijuana test result has sparked calls to reform the Olympics' rules.
Manchin Has Made Millions From Coal Sales Since Joining the Senate
A recent financial disclosure shows that the Virginia senator owns shares worth up to $5 million in a coal brokerage.
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Worry More About Access to Voting Than Fraud
Two-thirds of Americans, according to the poll, also worry that democracy in America is under threat.
Job Gains Driven by Growth in Sectors Hit Hard by Pandemic
Education, restaurants and hotels helped drive another solid jobs report, despite a small rise in unemployment.