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Democrats Introduce Bill to Quadruple Corporate Stock Buyback Tax
The bill comes on the heels of a record year for corporate profits – and for stock buybacks.
DOJ Files Motion Alleging Trump Committed Crime Through Lawyer
The Justice Department alleges Trump used his lawyer in furtherance of a crime, losing attorney-client protections.
As Train Derailments Pile Up, Some Railroad Workers Finally Win Paid Sick Leave
Rail unions unanimously approved a resolution to fight together for paid sick leave for all rail workers.
Sanders Bill to Raise Teacher Pay Could Be Funded by Taxing Rich Estates
The senator will soon introduce legislation to set the minimum annual salary for U.S. public school teachers at $60,000.
Trump Is Planning His 2024 Campaign Around Expanding the Death Penalty
Trump has asked campaign staffers about using the guillotine as a form of punishment, too, according to a new report.
Armed Community Groups Are Defending Texas Drag Queens From Christian Fascists
LGBTQ defenders in Texas are mobilizing to protect their communities amid sustained far right attacks on drag shows.
2022 Was Worst Year for School Shootings “by Nearly Every Meaningful Measure”
The gruesome statistic is emblematic of a growing gun violence problem in the U.S.
Mike Pence Plans to Oppose DOJ Subpoena in Trump Investigation
Legal experts have suggested that Pence's strategy to avoid testifying rests on shaky legal ground.
Warren Calls for Ban on Stock Buybacks by Subsidized Semiconductor Companies
Semiconductor companies spent a collective nearly $250 billion on stock buybacks between 2011 and 2020, she noted.
Haley Is Running for President — Polls Show It’s Near Impossible for Her to Win
The former South Carolina governor faces difficult odds of securing the GOP nod, polls show.