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Biden Removes Student Loan Forgiveness From Budget Proposal
Biden previously supported canceling up to $10,000 of student debt but has postponed action on the proposal for months.
New Texas Bill Reduces Polling Locations in Blue and Nonwhite Districts
The bill would increase polling places in many Republican-represented districts while cutting them in Democratic areas.
Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Battle Heats Up in Michigan
Enbridge has ignored orders by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to cease the flow of oil to Line 5.
A Growing International Movement Is Calling for a “People’s Vaccine”
Activist groups are pressuring wealthy countries and the WTO to let poorer countries manufacture their own vaccines.
More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID
The prospect of increased impairment and frailty among the elderly is a growing concern of health care providers.
Gaza Expecting Surge in COVID Cases Due to Crowding While Sheltering From Bombs
“People stopped [social] distancing” during the IDF airstrikes, said a doctor at a local hospital. “They had no choice.”
Finance Execs Are Pouring Millions Into Super PAC Supporting Yang’s Mayoral Run
A super PAC supporting Andrew Yang's run for NYC mayor has taken cash from execs who have given millions to GOP groups.
Gun Availability Worsens Domestic Abuse, But Gun Bans Don’t Create Safety Either
An increasing number of states are rolling back protections to keep guns from abusers.
Progressives Slam Biden for Slashing His Own Infrastructure Plan by $600 Billion
Critics said the president's decision to embrace cuts is a disastrous approach to the economic and climate crises.
State CDC Data Shows Persisting Racial Disparities in Vaccination
Targeted efforts have raised vaccination rates among some marginalized groups.