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Rainforests Could Turn Into Savannas as Climate Warms, New Study Warns
Heat stress is disrupting a critical component of photosynthesis in trees found in the Amazon and Cerrado belt.
Only 0.2 Percent of COVID Vaccines Have Gone to Poor Countries
Experts warn this inequity will persist unless rich countries end their obstruction of efforts to suspend drug patents.
More Than 3,600 US Health Care Workers Have Died in the Pandemic’s First Year
More than 400 U.S. health care workers have also died since the vaccine rollout began.
Sanders Calls on Democrats to Pursue Big Legislative Agenda Without Republicans
Progressive lawmakers have warned the Biden administration against pursuing the dead end of negotiations with the GOP.
Customs and Border Protection Plans Vast Expansion of Tech-Based Surveillance
The project, which involves drones and surveillance towers, clashes with Biden's sunny rhetoric on immigration.
Corporations Criticize Georgia’s Racist Voting Bill After Giving Big to GOP
Business PACs gave 57 percent of their donations to Republicans in the 2020 election cycle.
In Wake of Amazon Union Vote, Progressives Urge Action on Filibuster and PRO Act
The PRO Act faces little chance passing the Senate unless Democrats eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster.
New Zealand Law Granting Paid Leave for Miscarriage Sparks Organizing in US
The win in New Zealand has fueled U.S. efforts to extend paid medical and family leave protections to all 50 states.
Bernie Sanders Invites Oil Executives to Testify at Hearing on Climate Crisis
The federal government provides fossil fuel companies with $15 billion in direct subsidies each year.
Union Calls Foul Play as Amazon Unionization Vote Fails
Emails show that Amazon pressured USPS to install a mailbox on warehouse grounds for dropping off ballots.