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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.
Republicans in Midterm Races Are Embracing Anti-Trans Rhetoric Like Never Before
Politicians are targeting trans rights and spreading incorrect information about the care provided to trans youth.
Rail Unions Got Pressured Into a Bad Deal, Now Workers Are Threatening to Strike
If one railroad union strikes, 11 more could respect the picket line and shut down the nation’s railway infrastructure.
Survey: Hundreds of County Sheriffs Think Their Authority Supersedes Federal Law
The survey shows an alarming rate of popularity for the so-called constitutional sheriff movement.
DOJ Considering Special Counsel for Trump Cases in Event He Runs for President
The conversations between DOJ officials indicate that indictments are likely for the former president.
Employees Sue Twitter After Musk Gives Little Notice for Mass Layoffs
The lawsuit alleges that Elon Musk was in violation of a federal law requiring advance notice of mass layoffs.
GOP Lawmaker: Republicans Pushing Election Fraud Claims Know They’re Lying
“The whole thing was always a lie. And it was a lie meant to rile people up,” the Texas Republican said.
Trump Team Is Reportedly Eyeing November 14 for a 2024 Campaign Launch
The news comes as the Department of Justice weighs whether it will bring charges against the former president.
Elon Musk Hints at Trump’s Return to Twitter, Possibly in “a Few Weeks”
Polling shows most Americans support the social media bans imposed on Trump.