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Keystone XL’s Death Is a Huge Climate Win — and a Sign of Oil’s Decline
“Terminate your fossil fuel projects now -- or a relentless mass movement will stop them,” a 350.org activist warned.
Biden DOJ to “Vigorously Defend” LGBTQ Discrimination at Private Schools
The filing added to growing Democratic criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Line 3 Water Protectors Launch Occupation at Mississippi River Pipeline Easement
Indigenous leaders and allies have launched a treaty encampment at a pipeline easement site on Mississippi River.
Progressives Tell Biden “No Climate, No Deal” on Infrastructure Plan
Progressive members of Congress signaled willingness to withhold votes if key green energy proposals are excluded.
Biden Admin Scraps Trump Rule That Would Have Kicked 3 Million Off Food Stamps
The rule change could have also removed around 1 million children from being eligible to have free meals at school.
Ohio GOP’s “Expert Witness” Bizarrely Claims COVID Vaccines Magnetize People
To bolster their bill against vaccine mandates, Ohio Republicans called a prominent anti-vaccine activist to testify.
New Report Says Trump-Linked Groups Are Secretly Funding Arizona Ballot “Audit”
An organization run by staff at the far right One America News Network donated at least $150,000 to the effort.
Wisconsin Republican Compares Children’s Museum Mask Policy to Gestapo Rules
Wisconsin State Assemblyman Shae Sortwell attacked the children's museum for requiring masks or proof of vaccination.
AOC Blasts Manchin for Dark Money Ties, Suggests He’s “Intertwined” With Kochs
Sen. Joe Manchin is likely opposed to H.R.1 because it lessens the influence and cash flow of dark money, she said.
Poor People’s Campaign to March Against Manchin Obstructionism in West Virginia
Some observers claim Manchin's insistence on Senate unity can be explained by his campaign contributions record.