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Facebook Will No Longer Fact-Check Trump Now That He’s a Presidential Candidate
Trump will remain banned from the site for now, due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
White House Preps for Republican Inquiries Into Biden After They Win House
The Biden administration has reportedly been prepping for potential GOP inquiries for months.
Over 100 Starbucks Stores Go on Strike to Protest Company Union Busting
The strike coincides with the company’s “Red Cup Day” and is the largest coordinated action staged by the union so far.
FTX Crypto Crash Threatens Life Savings of Working People
The dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX was enabled by politicians’ hands-off approach on regulation.
Senate Takes Crucial Step Toward Codifying Marriage Equality
After the Senate vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, Biden said he would “promptly sign it into law.”
Why Did Democrats Vote With the GOP to End the COVID National Emergency?
Congress is debating whether to terminate emergency orders that have allowed more people to access health care.
Dem Lawmaker Circulates Letter in Congress Calling for Trump’s Disqualification
Rep. David Cicilline of Rhode Island says there's plenty of evidence to justify disqualifying Trump from office.
Outspent 11 to 1, Karen Bass Still Defeated a Billionaire to Become LA’s Mayor
Bass, a six-term Democratic U.S. congresswoman, will become the first woman to lead the country's second-largest city.
NLRB Seeks Nationwide Court Order Barring Starbucks From Firing Union Activists
According to the union, Starbucks has gone on a firing spree and terminated 150 pro-union workers so far.
90 Percent of US Counties Have Experienced a Climate Disaster in Past Decade
These climate-fueled events have caused more than $740 billion in damages, according to a new report.