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California Health Workers Could Soon Secure Nation-Leading $25 Minimum Wage
The bump would help about 40 percent of California’s health workers, earning them on average an extra $10,352 a year.
Three-Quarters of Americans Back Plan to Negotiate Drug Costs Through Medicare
Only 6 percent of Americans said they disagreed with the federal government negotiating drug costs.
Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired for Displaying Rainbow Autism Symbol
The display featured two rainbow images for autism awareness.
Warren Demands Review of Contracts With Musk Amid Actions Against Ukraine
Critics questioned whether Musk's actions had violated the Logan Act.
Will Court and Legislative Delays Threaten CA’s Solitary Confinement Limits?
Advocates say the settlement and the ensuing monitoring have resulted in significant changes even beyond California.
Incarcerated Youth at Angola Shed Spotlight on Louisiana’s Cruel Juvenile System
A federal judge ruled that conditions at the adult prison amount to cruel and unusual punishment.
Greta Thunberg Could Face 6-Month Jail Term for Blockade of Swedish Oil Port
The climate activist was charged for a second time on September 15 for refusing to leave a protest at an oil terminal.
Social Security Overpays Then Demands Money Back From People on Disability
The Social Security Administration is trying to reclaim billions of dollars from the poorest and most vulnerable.
Planned Parenthood Says It Will Resume Abortion Services in Wisconsin
An 1849 anti-abortion statute is unenforceable, a state judge said in July.
Autoworkers at All of the Big 3 Go on First-Ever Simultaneous Strike
Thirteen thousand workers walked out of three assembly plants in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri.