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House Passes Bill Barring States From Restricting Access to Contraception
The bill comes as a response to Clarence Thomas’s warning that birth control could be next on the chopping block.
Young Workers Are Bridging the Climate and Labor Movements
Ongoing organizing in the labor movement could have enormous implications for curbing the climate crisis.
Jan. 6 Committee Will Show How Trump Was Resistant to Condemning Violence
Trump “displayed extreme difficulty” in officially condemning the attack, one committee member said.
Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, White House Says
Biden plans to continue carrying out his duties while in isolation at the White House.
Climate Crisis Drives Migratory Monarch Butterflies Onto Endangered List
The climate emergency is pushing monarch butterflies to the brink of extinction, as government action falls short.
Pharma Is Mobilizing to Tank Democrats’ Effort to Cut Prescription Drug Costs
The pharmaceutical industry is mobilizing its army of lobbyists to attack Senate Democrats' Medicare drug pricing plan.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Manchin Has Lost All Credibility on Climate
“I don't think he has any authority to speak on climate for the rest of our term here,” she said.
Poll Finds Approval of Supreme Court Down 22 Points Over Past Year
Only 28 percent of respondents in the poll reported having a high degree of confidence in the Supreme Court.
House Passes Bill to Protect Same Sex Marriage With Only 47 GOP “Yes” Votes
Advocates say that while protections for gay marriage are important, more measures are needed for true LGBTQ liberation.
Giuliani Ordered to Testify in GA Inquiry of Trump Attempt to Overturn Election
Giuliani failed to appear at a court hearing earlier this month where he could have disputed the subpoena order.