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Survey Finds Sharpest Decline in Public Opinion About Health Care in the US
COVID “really illustrated just how dysfunctional the system actually is,” said one survey respondent.
Progressive Lawmakers Signal Support for Four-Day Workweek Proposal
The 40-hour week has been the standard for nearly 90 years -- but labor advocates say it’s time for a change.
Warehouse Workers’ Deaths Prompt Renewed Scrutiny of Amazon’s No-Phone Policy
“There is no way in hell I am relying on Amazon to keep me safe,” one worker said.
White House Says Restarting Student Loans Is “High Priority,” Sparking Outrage
The Biden administration said that it will allow student loan payments to restart in February.
Jan. 6 Committee Issues Contempt Charges for Former Trump Aide Mark Meadows
Meadows is the third Trump official to face contempt of Congress charges from the January 6 select committee.
Investigation Finds at Least 48 Members of Congress Have Violated STOCK Act
In some especially egregious violations, lawmakers failed to disclose trades that were potentially worth millions.
Build Back Better Could Help End Subminimum Wages for People With Disabilities
The subminimum wage allows employers to pay people with disabilities cents on the hour for their work.
Trump Dismisses Jan. 6 Inquiry, Says His Words That Day Were “Extremely Calming”
The former president also falsely claimed that the real “insurrection” was the 2020 election itself.
Sunrise Movement Says Call Tornado Devastation What It Is: “A Climate Disaster”
Sunrise stressed that sweeping climate action, including passing the Build Back Better Act, is imperative.
Nation’s Largest Electricity Retailer Has Allegedly Financed Straw Candidates
Recent reports suggest Florida Power & Light engaged in a dark-money scheme involving 2020 Florida state Senate races.