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Georgia’s Governor Deputized GOP Vigilantes to Challenge 149,000 Voters
Black voters in Georgia say the challenges issued by vigilantes amount to a racist poll tax and a new Jim Crow.
Twitter Suspends Comedian Kathy Griffin After She Mocks Elon Musk
Musk seems to be applying Twitter's anti-impersonation policy only to accounts that criticize him, one reporter said.
Legal Experts Say Trump’s Admission at Rally May Be Admissible Evidence in Court
“Did Trump just admit to taking top secret documents he was not supposed to have?” tweeted a government watchdog group.
Bernie Sanders Rips Billionaires for Trying to Buy Midterm Victories
Looking beyond Tuesday's vote, Sanders said, “Don't think that it's all over on Election Day, no matter what happens.”
“Game On” as Key Issue of Loss and Damage Added to Agenda at COP27
Rich nations tried to keep “climate debt” off the table, but pressure to pay for their outsized emissions is mounting.
Where the Environment Is on the Ballot — And Where It’s Not
Voters in New York and California will decide on environmental issues this November, and there's a lot at stake.
Dutch Climate Activists Block Private Jets From Taking Off, Over 100 Arrested
Over 500 protesters called out the high emissions lifestyle of the uber-rich and demanded an end to private air travel.
Abortion Bans Are a Direct Threat to Economic Security
Abortion and the economy are inextricably linked. Why are so few Democratic candidates making the connection?
Housing and Homelessness Are on the Ballot. Will Unhoused People Have a Say?
Housing measures are on the ballot in nearly 80 jurisdictions, but those most affected struggle to get to the polls.
55,000 Ontario Education Workers Strike Despite Draconian New Anti-Labor Law
Workers are defying right-wing Premier Doug Ford's new law making it illegal for education workers to go on strike.