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Relief Package Gives Retroactive Immunity to Corporations From COVID Lawsuits
The draft's provision would override labor laws and stifle OSHA enforcement.
Stephen Miller: Trump Can Still Win With “Alternate” Electoral College Electors
Neither the U.S. Constitution, nor federal or state laws, back up Miller's claims about “alternate” electors.
Trump Admin Continues Assault on Environmental Protections Post-Election
The administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands.
More Than 1 Million Voters in Georgia Request Absentee Ballots for Runoff Races
Around 200,000 of the 1.2 million ballots requested so far have already been mailed back in.
As Vaccine Gains Approval, Hospitals Scramble Over Which Workers to Prioritize
Still, hospital officials say they’re confident that those who want the vaccine won’t have to wait long.
World Is “Speeding in the Wrong Direction” on Climate, Says Greta Thunberg
The world is not doing enough to keep global heating below 2 degrees Celsius -- the goal of the 2015 Paris agreement.
MI Capitol Closes Due to Threats of Violence Before Electoral College Vote
The 16 electors set to take part in the vote will receive an armed police escort to the capitol building.
GOP Under Fire for Blocking Necessary Funds as COVID Vaccine Distribution Begins
Mitch McConnell has made clear that he will not approve relief funds without a liability shield for corporations.
Warren Urges Raise in Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for Federal Contract Workers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others say President-elect Joe Biden should meet this demand on day one.
Public Distrust in Science Made COVID Worse. It Will Also Harm Climate Policy.
How will this winnowing of public trust in the scientific realm play out in ongoing efforts to tackle global warming?