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Poll: Half of GOP Voters Falsely Say Capitol Breach Was Peaceful or Leftist Plot
Polling also shows that 6 in 10 Republicans still falsely believe the 2020 election was “stolen.”
35 States at Risk of “Rigged” Districts Due to Gerrymandering, Report Finds
The report finds that a wide swath of the South is at risk of “extreme” partisan gerrymandering.
Sanders Says He’s Got “No Problem” With Mounting a Pressure Campaign on Manchin
Manchin opposes many progressive ideas, including the $15 minimum wage, which most voters in his state support.
Florida Workers Race to Prevent Massive Spill of Radioactive Waste
This looming environmental catastrophe has prompted mandatory evacuation orders and a declaration of emergency.
Amazon Illegally Fired Activist Employees, Labor Board Finds
The employees were outspoken about the company’s climate impacts and poor labor conditions during the pandemic.
Rashida Tlaib Says That Support Is Growing in Congress for Palestinian Rights
Tlaib also said the pandemic underscores how Israel's “occupation threatens the lives and well-being of Palestinians.”
GOP Congressman Invokes 9/11 in Islamophobic Attack Against Ilhan Omar
Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina was quickly condemned for his line of attack and deleted his tweet immediately.
Bessemer Workers Subsidize Amazon Through Local Tax. A Union Could Challenge It.
Alabama enticed Amazon to build the Bessemer facility by offering a subsidy financed by an income tax on residents.
Biden Administration Has Detained Migrant Minors in “Toxic Military Sites”
The White House is reportedly considering using additional polluted areas as migrant detention centers.
Some Eligible People Are Being Denied COVID Vaccines. Chances Are It’s Illegal.
No one is supposed to be charged for a coronavirus vaccine or denied one based on immigration status.