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Dark Money Groups Are Scheming to Bring Down Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan
Republican attorneys general and many GOP officials are also seeking ways to tank the debt relief plan.
Disappointed in Biden’s Inaction, Immigrant Rights Advocates Look to the States
In California, the VISION Act would prohibit collaboration with ICE to remove people being released from prison or jail.
Throwing People Out of Work Is No Way to “Fix” the Economy
We can have a strong job market and lower inflation — and we don't need more painful interest rate hikes to do it.
Minnesota May Become “Abortion Access Island,” But Not Necessarily for Everyone
Out-of-staters have long traveled to Minnesota for abortions, but patients of color face more barriers to getting there.
Teachers Are Striking Across the US as the School Year Restarts
Widespread staffing shortages, burnout and large classroom sizes have spurred strikes at schools and campuses.
Operator of Damaged Ukraine Nuclear Station Issues Stark Warning Amid Shelling
The Zaporizhzhia plant “operates with the risk of violating radiation and fire safety standards,” the operator said.
Commentators Say Affidavit Shows Clear DOJ Justifications for Mar-a-Lago Search
The DOJ justified its redactions by citing concerns that “steps may be taken to...interfere with this investigation.”
Missouri School District Brings Back the Paddle to Discipline Students
Studies have demonstrated that corporal punishment produces lasting psychological harm to students.
Strip Club Dancers Plan to Hold Union Elections as Unionization Wave Spreads
Dancers at a dive bar in Los Angeles are launching a unionization drive to fight unsafe working conditions.
Corporate Profits Surge to an All-Time High of $2 Trillion
As new federal data shows record-breaking profits, the vast majority of us are hit hard by corporate price-gouging.