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House Republicans Plan to Unveil Deficit-Exploding Tax Cuts for the Rich
The move further shows that “this hostage crisis has never been about deficits for the GOP,” tweeted Rep. Ilhan Omar.
76 Percent of Surveyed Doctors Don’t Want to Work in Abortion-Restricted States
Abortion bans lead to fewer medical services available for all people living in those states.
Sacrifice Zone Communities Push for a Just Transition in Arizona
No amount of funding can bring water back, but other actions can offer accountability for the region’s exploitation.
2 Former Alabama Governors Call for Commuting Dozens of Death Row Convictions
“We have come over time to see the flaws in our nation’s justice system,” the two former governors said.
Sanctions on Venezuela Aren’t Promoting Democracy, They’re Killing Venezuelans
Biden has largely kept Trump’s policies in place, leading to widespread suffering of the Venezuelan people.
GOP Lawmakers Auction McCarthy’s Chapstick for $100K During Debt Crisis Meeting
The money raised will go toward funding the GOP lawmakers' own future campaigns, Politico reported.
Black Farmers Say Judge’s Dismissal of Lawsuit Is Continuation of Jim Crow
The farmers say the government broke its promise when Congress repealed a $4 billion debt relief program.
Climate Activists Take Over Shell’s Annual General Meeting in London
Shell also faces internal backlash from investors who feel it isn’t doing enough to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Florida Restaurant Sues DeSantis Alleging Drag Ban Violates Free Speech Rights
The law has “everything to do with the continued oppression of the LGBTQ+ community,” the owners said.
Small Towns Near State Lines Have Become Abortion Access Battlegrounds
Anti-abortion outsiders are descending on rural communities in proximity to states where laws preserve abortion access.