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Sunrise Movement Calls on Biden to Stop Compromising With Republicans on Climate
The youth climate group rallied outside the White House to demand that Biden stop cutting harmful deals with the GOP.
Laws Criminalizing HIV Are Obstructing Efforts to End the AIDS Epidemic
It’s Pride 2021, but laws that punish people for their HIV status are still on the books in 32 states.
Veteran’s Mic Turned Off Mid-Speech for Honoring Black Origins of Memorial Day
The Memorial Day event organizers say they cut off the veteran’s speech on purpose because the history wasn’t relevant.
Despite Biden’s Concessions, GOP Refuses to Meet Him Halfway on Infrastructure
Biden has asked the GOP to reconcile the roughly $1.4 trillion gap between his plan and theirs, but they are reluctant.
Police Are Backing Bills That Make It Easier to Crush Nonviolent Protests
Police, their unions and lobbyists have supported one or more “anti-riot” bills in at least 14 states since last June.
Barbara Lee Introduces Bill to Help Vietnamese Victims of Agent Orange
Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange sprayed by the U.S. continue to suffer but have never been adequately compensated.
Right-Wing Disinformation Campaigns Are Targeting State Climate Initiatives
Lawmakers with fossil fuel ties are misrepresenting regional climate bills as gas taxes.
Report Shows Stimulus Checks Significantly Reduced Hardship for Families
The checks unanimously slammed by the GOP helped reduce financial instability by 45 percent, a new report finds.
High School Valedictorian Blasts Texas’s Anti-Choice Law in Graduation Speech
Paxton Smith didn't use the speech approved by her school. Instead, she decried Texas's assault on reproductive rights.
Serious Injury Rate for Amazon Workers Is Nearly Double the Industry Average
Amazon's “guaranteed delivery” comes at a high cost for warehouse employees who must meet strict productivity standards.