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Hawaii Poised to Become First State to Declare Climate Emergency
While nonbinding in its scope, the measure is “a recognition of symbolic importance” on the issue, one activist said.
Progressives Introduce Huge Climate Bill That Rivals Biden Infrastructure Plan
The bill would create over 15 million jobs a year and confront environmental racism.
New Report Looks at Strategies to Cut Incarceration of Illinois Women by Half
While the report’s scope is limited to Illinois, its recommendations are relevant to women’s incarceration nationwide.
There May Be an Oral Antiviral COVID Pill by the End of the Year
The experimental oral drug would treat COVID-19 as soon as patients display symptoms.
GOP Demands “Unity” But Ignores That a Majority of Voters Back Biden’s Proposals
Polling before and after Biden's speech to Congress on Wednesday show widespread support for a variety of his ideas.
Video Shows People Around the World Appalled by High US Health Care Costs
Progressives in the U.S. have responded with calls for Medicare for All.
Jamaal Bowman Calls for Biden to Go Bolder in Rebuttal to the President’s Speech
The lawmaker called on progressives and Democrats to take leadership on issues of climate and racial justice.
Republicans to Break Tradition of Giving Spanish Response to President’s Speech
A Spanish-language response to a president's speech before Congress has been customary since 2004 with one exception.
Feds Execute Search Warrant at Giuliani’s House, Office, Seize His Cellphone
Federal investigators are looking into whether Rudy Giuliani illegally pushed Trump to fire the ambassador to Ukraine.
Elizabeth Warren Unveils $700 Billion Plan to Establish Universal Child Care
The plan would make child care free for those whose income is less than two times the federal poverty line.