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Biden Administration Is Approving Oil and Gas Drilling at Faster Rate Than Trump
The Biden administration has approved more permits per month on average than Trump did in 2017, 2018 or 2019.
Human Rights Groups Condemn Sentencing of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi as “Farcical”
Since taking control of Myanmar's government, the coup regime has been accused of a number of crimes against humanity.
Continuing Vaccine Apartheid Could Herald “Wave After Wave of Variants”
While disastrous for the global poor, Omicron’s rise has been a major boon for top investors in Pfizer and Moderna.
Top Shareholders of Pfizer and Moderna Made Over $10 Billion After Omicron Arose
Moderna's CEO added over $800 million to his personal fortune after stock prices soared in response to the variant.
Sanders Calls on Congress to End Filibuster If Needed to Protect Abortion Rights
“We must pass legislation that codifies Roe v. Wade as the law of the land in this country,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
Major Union Passes Historic Reform for Democracy Years After Corruption Scandal
Rank-and-file members of the United Auto Workers will now be able to vote directly for their top union leadership.
Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Behind About Half of Medicare’s Yearly Price Bump
Aduhelm, approved by the FDA in June despite much pushback, is expected to be a huge burden on the health care system.
Spyware Created by Israeli Firm Used to Hack US Officials’ iPhones
Apple told at least 11 State Department officials that their iPhones were hacked by unknown parties with the spyware.
Republicans Blame Biden’s Modest Climate Agenda for Gas Prices. They’re Wrong.
Most of Biden’s climate agenda has not even been enacted. Industry is partly responsible for the price increase.
At Least 40 Democrats Are Now Calling for Boebert to Be Removed From Committees
Progressives have condemned Kevin McCarthy for his silence as “death threats and vitriol” are spewed at Ilhan Omar.