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New Orleans Workers Organize First E-Bike Ride Sharing Union in US
Led by trans mechanics, Blue Krewe United received union recognition this month.
Ruling Allows New Jersey’s Last ICE Jail to Remain Open Despite State BanÂ
Biden supported a private prison company’s suit to keep the jail open, but immigrant rights activists aren’t giving up.
California Attorney General Sues School District Over Anti-Trans Policies
The new policies violate “state laws safeguarding” student rights, state Attorney General Robert Bonta said.
White House Tries to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Asylum Seeker Separated From Son
The mother behind the lawsuit developed facial paralysis and depression from the trauma of being separated from her son.
Green Groups Call on US Credit Agency to Reject Papua New Guinea LNG Project
The coalition called on the Biden administration to fulfill its pledge not to support new fossil fuel projects abroad.
White House Announces First 10 Drugs Big Pharma Will Have to Negotiate Costs On
The new negotiation rules were passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Biden signed into law last year.
Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Strike Authorization Vote
The union representing 40% of the company's health care workers cited unfair labor practices and unsafe staffing levels.
Trump Says He’ll Appeal March 4 Federal Trial Date. Legal Experts Say He Can’t.
Trump's lawyers can file motions that could delay the trial, but they cannot formally appeal the date itself.
Tennessee GOP Silenced Justin Jones for Speaking Against More Cops in Schools
Democrats say the Republican state house speaker is selectively using decorum rules against gun control proponents.
Guns Killed a Record Number of Children in the US in 2021
Gun deaths of children increased by over 40 percent between 2018 and 2021.