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January 6 Committee Is Considering Subpoenaing Ivanka Trump
The committee asked for Ivanka Trump’s testimony last month, but she deflected the request.
Miami Police Gave Out Fliers With Website Selling Trump Merch at Traffic Stops
The link redirected to a page with Amazon links to pro-Trump flags, hats and a film featuring far right figures.
Sanders Rips Into Billionaires for Creating “Oligarchic” Society in US
Billionaires have moved the U.S. “into the oligarchic form of society that they have long desired,” Sanders said.
Mexican Forces Evict Indigenous Activists Who Took Over Water Bottling Plant
A coalition of Indigenous activists prevented the extraction of water by transforming the plant into a community space.
Big Food Producers Are Profiteering Off Inflation — and Bragging About It
Big chains and suppliers like Tyson, P&G and Kroger are expanding profits by raising prices -- just because they can.
If Inequalities Persist, Africa May Not Reach 70% Vaccination Until Late 2024
This week is the “sixth week in a row” COVID deaths have increased, WHO says.
Biden Is Reportedly Requesting Over $770 Billion for Defense for 2023
This would be tens of billions more for defense than Trump had ever requested.
Far Right Truckers in “Freedom Convoy” Stopped by Ottawa Neighborhood Residents
Residents in an Ottawa neighborhood came together to stand up to far right truckers harassing the city.
Indiana School Allows Parents to Opt Students Out of Black History Month Lessons
The school district said it's examining the matter, assuring parents that it's dedicated to “teaching about the facts.”
Unionizing REI Workers Launch Petition to Combat Company’s Intimidation Campaign
The company has been sending executives to hold captive anti-union meetings with unionizing workers.