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Many Deaths During the Pandemic Were Simply Due to Lack of Access to Health Care
A vast increase in the number of so-called excess deaths suggest the health care system has fundamentally failed.
Third Round of COVID Checks Led to Historic Monthly Rise in Household Income
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell dismissed inflation worries as households saw biggest monthly boost since 1959.
Observers Look to Upcoming Texas Election as Marker of Trump’s Influence on GOP
A special election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District on Saturday could test Trump's influence on elections.
Arizona Is on the Verge of Adopting Voter Suppression Laws
The legislation, fueled by lies about nonexistent voter fraud, will make it harder for people to vote.
Could DeJoy Lose His Job? 3 Biden USPS Board Nominees to Get Full Senate Vote
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted Wednesday to advance the nominees for a full vote.
Biden’s Labor Secretary Says He Supports Classifying Gig Workers as Employees
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh's stance could lead to significant changes in the way gig workers are treated.
Hawaii Poised to Become First State to Declare Climate Emergency
While nonbinding in its scope, the measure is “a recognition of symbolic importance” on the issue, one activist said.
Progressives Introduce Huge Climate Bill That Rivals Biden Infrastructure Plan
The bill would create over 15 million jobs a year and confront environmental racism.
New Report Looks at Strategies to Cut Incarceration of Illinois Women by Half
While the report’s scope is limited to Illinois, its recommendations are relevant to women’s incarceration nationwide.
There May Be an Oral Antiviral COVID Pill by the End of the Year
The experimental oral drug would treat COVID-19 as soon as patients display symptoms.