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DeSantis Threatens to Withhold Pay of School Officials If They Follow CDC Rules
More than three in five Floridians want schools to require masks for students and staff, a new poll found.
After a Decade of Activism, $15 Wage Becoming New Average in Some Industries
While the new benchmark is a win for the Fight for $15, it's still far short of a living wage say activists.
Pentagon Will Require Military Personnel to Get COVID Vaccinations by Next Month
Every active duty military member will have to be vaccinated by mid-September, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
McConnell Is Now Promising “Enormous” Debate Over Deficit Which He Helped Create
Now that Democrats are in charge, Mitch McConnell is happy to forget the $7.8 trillion deficit that Trump ran up.
Commission on Capitol Attack Contemplates Requesting Jan. 6 Trump Call Logs
The call logs may signal who might be subpoenaed to uncover what was discussed with Trump during the Capitol attack.
Released IPCC Report Says Window Is Rapidly Closing for Climate Action
The first installment of the report was released just weeks before world leaders are set to gather in Glasgow for COP26.
Travel to and From Florida Would Be Banned If State Were a Country, Expert Says
Infectious diseases expert Jonathan Reiner said that, without changes, things were “going to get much worse” in Florida.
Minnesota Fusion Center Has Classified Its Data on Line 3 Protests as “Secret”
Minnesota law enforcement agencies have denied public records requests in relation to ongoing anti-pipeline organizing.
Progressive Caucus Won’t Back Infrastructure Bill Lacking “Popular Priorities”
Progressive lawmakers warned that they will not vote for the bipartisan deal if it does not adequately fund human needs.
Manchin Bailed Out a Power Plant That Helps His Family Profit From Coal Waste
His family's coal company has an agreement worth up to $5 million with a coal-fired power plant in West Virginia.