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Union Locals Build Support for the Green New Deal’s “Just Transition”
What would a just transition actually mean for fossil fuel workers, and what must proponents do to win labor’s support?
Economy Adds 196,000 Jobs in March Amid Signs of Slowing Wage Growth
The employment-to-population ratio for men between 25 to 34 jumped 0.8 percentage points, a new high for recovery.
Progressives Dismiss DCCC Threats on Primary Challengers
A group of progressives is making a move to begin a new left wing party apparatus.
Democrats Formally Demand Trump’s Tax Returns
If the president does not comply, Democrats plan to move forward immediately with legal action.
McConnell Goes Nuclear to Help Trump Pack the Courts With Extremists
Republicans can now conceal the controversial records of many Trump nominees.
Lack of Federal Action Forces States to Deal With Contaminated Water
Despite mounting evidence that PFAS are harming people's health, the EPA has yet to regulate the chemicals.
Wendy’s Owner Gives Big to Trump While Refusing Farmworkers’ Demands
Trump donor Nelson Peltz will not pay an extra penny per pound of tomatoes toward humane wages for tomato pickers.
Mitch McConnell Poised to Allow the Courts to Be Packed With Extremists
McConnell is expected to speed up the confirmation process for Trump’s right-wing judicial nominees.
NAACP Shows How Fossil Fuel Industry Manipulates Communities of Color
The fossil fuel industry regularly deploys manipulative and dishonest tactics when engaging with communities of color.
Behind Bars, Co-Pays Are a Barrier to Basic Health Care
A bill under consideration in California would eliminate medical co-pays in the state's prisons and jails.