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Trump Is Poised to Dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The popular agency has cracked down on bank “junk fees” and worked to get medical debt off of credit reports.
Queer Farmers Are Working to Transform Our Food Systems — and Paying a Price
LGBTQ+ farmers are over three times more likely to “experience depression and suicidal intent,” a recent study found.
Climate Crisis Is Impeding Access to HIV Treatment in High Risk Regions
A new report finds that the parts of the US with high HIV prevalence are also at the highest risk for climate disasters.
10,000 Michigan Nurses to Join Teamsters After Largest Union Election in Years
The campaign was a response to staff cuts and unsafe practices after local hospitals were bought out by a conglomerate.
New Report Warns Against Pentagon Project Potentially Developing “Killer Robots”
Officials have refused to clarify whether the Replicator initiative is developing AI weapons that can kill autonomously.
In Unexpected Move, Trump Taps Pro-Union Republican to Lead Labor Department
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been one of the lone Republican supporters of the PRO Act and other pro-worker legislation.
Can Earth Support a Human Future? Maybe, If the Rich Consume Less.
Due to their extravagant habits, the richest 1 percent produces more greenhouse gas than half the global population.
The GOP Already Has a Roadmap to Shut Down Environmental Groups
A House Energy and Commerce Committee report previews how the “nonprofit killer” bill could be wielded for this end.
AOC Lampoons Greene’s Plan to Lead “Government Efficiency” Subcommittee
Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has implied that her role will include implementing aspects of Project 2025.
Israel’s 48-Hour Raid on Jenin Kills 9 Palestinians, Destroys Areas of the City
The Israeli army also took over several rooftops and installed snipers on the refugee camp’s perimeter.