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Largest Retail Association Is Lobbying to Get Stores Open as Pandemic Worsens
The National Retail Federation is lobbying to exempt retail from COVID restrictions -- and put workers' health at risk.
Advocates Push for Washington State to Allow Magic Mushrooms for Dying Patients
A growing body of evidence shows that psilocybin therapy can provide enormous benefits to those with terminal illnesses.
Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Overturn Certification of Pennsylvania Results
Three Republican-appointed judges unanimously denied the Trump campaign's injunction on Friday.
Republican Senator Faces Insider-Trading Accusations Ahead of Georgia Runoff
Multimillionaire Sen. David Perdue traded hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock while passing pro-bank legislation.
Senate GOP Wants to Freeze Pay for All Federal Workers During a Pandemic
The government could shut down on December 11 if Congress and Trump cannot agree on new spending legislation.
Senators Warren and Baldwin Say Rehab Work Camps May Violate Federal Law
These unpaid workers often work side by side with paid employees, under grueling conditions.
Trump Rushes to Weaken Environmental and Worker Protections Before January 20
The Trump administration is racing to approve dozens of eleventh-hour policy changes.
SCOTUS Rules Against New York State’s COVID Limits on Large Religious Gatherings
Public health experts warned that the Supreme Court ruling would lead to more COVID outbreaks and superspreader events.
Hundreds of Thousands of Students Traveled Home This Week Amid COVID Spike
Masking, social distancing and single-household celebrations are key to stopping new outbreaks.
Pennsylvania Judge Grants GOP Request to Halt Certification of Election Results
GOP litigants in the case argued that changes to the state's absentee ballot law made last year were unconstitutional.