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Wealth Gained by Billionaires Amid COVID Could Pay for Two-Thirds of Relief Bill
The wealthiest 657 billionaires in the U.S. are $1.3 trillion richer than they were last March.
New Federal and State Programs Set to Address Broadband Inequality
At least 21 million Americans lack access to high-speed internet, with some estimates doubling that number.
Community Health Centers Are Fueling Vaccine Equity. The Relief Bill Funds Them.
Data shows that 54 percent of those who received their vaccines at a community health center were people of color.
Senate Advances Confirmation of Climate and Native Champion Deb Haaland
Progressives are celebrating the advancement of Haaland, a Green New Deal supporter.
50 Days Into Office, Biden Has High Approval Rating, Polling Shows
Capping off his 50th day in the White House, Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus package.
“Everybody Shouldn’t Be Voting” Says GOP Lawmaker Pushing Voter Suppression Laws
Arizona state Rep. John Kavanagh told CNN that “we have to look at the quality of votes” when considering voting laws.
House Passes Background Check Bill — But Only 8 Republicans Voted for It
“All gun sales should come with a background check,” Rep. Jamaal Bowman said after the bill's passage.
Boebert, Gosar and Brooks Aided Capitol Attackers, Jayapal Says in Letters
Representatives Lauren Boebert, Mo Brooks and Paul Gosar made comments inciting the militants that day, Jayapal said.
GOP Senator Absurdly Tries to Claim Credit for Stimulus That He Voted Against
Not one Republican voted in favor of the economic relief package supported by nearly two-thirds of the American public.
Sanders Urges Biden to Support Effort to Suspend Pharma Patents
The proposal is backed by nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults surveyed and more than 100 nations worldwide.