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Americans Would Be More Likely to Vote for Democrats If They Pass a Climate Bill
Nearly half of voters say they’d be more likely to vote for Democrats this fall if Congress passed a clean energy bill.
Biden Blasts SCOTUS on Ending “Roe” But Stays Mum on Calls to End the Filibuster
“This is about a lot more than abortion,” Biden said, warning that other rights would likely be attacked next.
$50K Student Loan Cancellation Overwhelmingly Benefits Poorest Borrowers
The findings, compiled for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, confirm that canceling student debt is a progressive economic policy.
Gorsuch, Kavanaugh & Barrett “Lied to the US Senate” About Respecting “Roe”
Three conservative justices confirmed over the past five years suggested they'd respect the precedents in Roe v. Wade.
Starbucks Announces Wage Raises — But Only for Stores That Aren’t Unionizing
The union has filed charges with the labor board over the move, which is potentially illegal.
Progressive Leader Nina Turner Loses Ohio Election to Establishment Incumbent
Rep. Shontel Brown, boosted by torrents of super PAC spending, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary.
New York and Minnesota Are Poised to Join California as Abortion Safe Havens
Abortion safe havens may become necessary for many Americans, if the Supreme Court overturns “Roe v. Wade.”
The Oil and Gas Industry Is Trying to Hold US Public Schools Hostage
Fossil fuel interest groups tell New Mexicans: Let us keep drilling or the state’s education system will collapse.
“We Are Not Going Back!” A Furious Elizabeth Warren Tells Crowd Outside SCOTUS
“Understand this,” she said. “I have seen the world where abortion is illegal. And we are not going back. Not ever.”
Biden May Invite Starbucks and Amazon Union Organizers to the White House
Sen. Bernie Sanders called on the president to invite workers to the White House last week.