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2021 Had Lowest-Ever Supplemental Poverty Rate, Thanks to Stimulus Provisions
The Census Bureau finds the child tax credit and stimulus payments were two of the top drivers of poverty reduction.
Lindsey Graham and Other GOP Senators Have Introduced a Nationwide Abortion Ban
The legislation, which is not expected to pass, would prohibit abortion after 15 weeks.
Striking Seattle Teachers Secure Tentative Deal After Rush of Community Support
The city's teacher's union said it had secured a new three-year contract including raises and special ed improvements.
“Patients Over Profits”: Ilhan Omar Joins Thousands of Nurses in Picket Line
Omar said hospital executives are putting “profits over the health and safety of both nurses and patients.”
Jan. 6 Committee Member Suggests Ending Electoral College
Nearly two-thirds of Americans support installing a popular vote model for selecting the president.
Trump Turned DOJ Into His “Personal Law Firm,” Former Federal Prosecutor Says
The Senate Judiciary Committee will probe claims that Trump sought to pressure prosecutors to go after his enemies.
Manchin Asks Big Oil CEOs to Help Push Through Dirty Deal as Opposition Grows
Joe Manchin is reportedly calling in oil and gas executives to build GOP support for his anti-environmental side deal.
Labor Activists: Senate Candidates Should Support PRO Act or Get Out of Congress
Midterm voters should see “who the real pro-worker members of the U.S. Senate are,” one union president said.
Seattle Teachers Strike for Smaller Classes, Higher Pay and Special Ed Support
Teachers in Columbus, Sacramento and Minneapolis have also walked out this year amid difficult working conditions.
15,000 Minnesota Nurses Wage Largest Private Sector Nurses’ Strike in US History
The nurses say that dangerous working conditions and understaffing are making it hard for them to provide adequate care.