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National Archives Says It’s Still Missing Docs Trump Removed From White House
More than 11,000 government documents — 300 of which were classified — have been retrieved from Mar-a-Lago in 2022.
Some States Are Quietly Trying to Limit Health Care Access for Trans Adults
Although gender-affirming care for adults remains legal, attacks on youth care could open the door for restrictions.
“We Will Be on the Streets”: Lula Vows to Keep Fighting in Runoff With Bolsonaro
In Brazil, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face far right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in an Oct. 30 runoff.
Spain Passes “Solidarity” Wealth Tax on Top 0.1 Percent
Spanish taxpayers who own more than $2.9 million in assets will be subject to the new measure.
Ad Parodying Chevron for Contributing to Climate Crisis Goes Viral
The fake commercial depicts the oil giant as “actively murdering” people across the globe with fossil fuel extraction.
Free Stores Offer an Alternative to the Exploitative Capitalist Economy
A coordinated network of free store hubs could begin to act as a building block for moving beyond capitalism.
GEICO Is Trying to Crush Workers’ Attempts to Form an Independent Union
GEICO United is attempting to organize 2,600 employees of the insurance giant in Buffalo, New York.
California Governor Newsom Proposes Windfall Profits Tax on Big Oil
“Crude oil prices are down but oil and gas companies have jacked up prices at the pump,” noted Newsom.
205 Republicans Vote Against Bill to Expand School Mental Health Services
Republicans have spent months scapegoating mental health issues as a catch-all for problems like mass shootings.
Trump Made Up “Audit” Excuse for Why He Shouldn’t Make Tax Returns Public
Trump reportedly said that the excuse was perfect because he'd "never not be under audit.”