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Vaccine Equity Coalition Warns Trickles of Charity Won’t End Pandemic
Experts estimate that 13 billion doses will be necessary to end the global pandemic.
Beto O’Rourke Planning Texas Governor Run as Greg Abbott’s Ratings Plummet
The former representative has a checkered history with progressives but could stand a chance against Gov. Greg Abbott.
Pennsylvania Democrats Sue GOP Over Their Attempt to “Investigate” 2020 Election
Democrats described the investigation as an unprecedented “ploy” to undermine the 2020 presidential election results.
Exxon-Tied Manchin Favors Climate Policies Pushed by the Oil and Gas Industry
Manchin owns $1 to 5 million in stock in a coal-tied company, which made him nearly $500,000 in dividends in 2020.
Biden Administration Shuns IPCC Report in Argument to Expand Offshore Drilling
Biden's all-talk-and-no-action approach to the existential threat of climate change has frustrated climate advocates.
Parliamentarian Blocks Dems From Including Immigration in Reconciliation Bill
This marks the second instance in less than a year that the parliamentarian has blocked Democrats' legislative goals.
Nabisco Strike Ends as Union Members Approve New Contract
Some contractual wins include raises each year of the contract, higher 401(k) matches and a $5,000 ratification bonus.
Pfizer Says Vaccine Is Safe for Kids Aged 5 to 11, Will Submit to FDA This Month
The FDA could approve emergency use authorization for the vaccine for young children by the end of October.
100 Million Doses of COVID Vaccines Hoarded by Rich Nations Are Set to Expire
This inequity underscores the need for governments to do much more to get doses in the hands of lower-income countries.
Texas Abortion Ban Architect Takes Aim at LGBTQ Rights, Urges Reversal of Roe
A legal brief takes aim at the 2015 marriage equality case and 2003 case that overturned homophobic state sodomy laws.