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Russia’s War on Ukraine Risks “Meltdown of Global Food System,” UN Chief Says
Russia and Ukraine produce about 30 percent of the world's wheat. The war is creating a food crisis.
Progressives Are Urging Schumer to Restart Push for Climate and Social Spending
House Democrats say $555 billion in climate investments should be a starting point for negotiations in the Senate.
Starbucks Union Files Complaint Saying Company Is Cutting Hours to Union Bust
Workers have had between two and 15 hours cut from their weekly schedules, according to a union survey.
Billionaires Have Gotten $1.7 Trillion Richer Over the Pandemic, Report Finds
Analysis from Americans for Tax Fairness shows billionaires are 57 percent richer now than they were in March 2020.
Famine in Yemen Could Increase Fivefold Without Immediate Action, UN Warns
Substantial aid is needed to avert the worst effects of the food crisis, according to multiple UN agencies.
Colorado Abortion Rights Bill Moves Forward After GOP-Led Filibuster Fails
The bill recognizes that access to abortion and birth control are fundamental rights for all residents in the state.
Trump Commands Followers to “Lay Down Their Lives” to Stop Critical Race Theory
Trump's incendiary rhetoric was reminiscent of his speech to his loyalists prior to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Mass Antiwar Protests Sweep Europe as Russia’s Invasion Continues
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Russia, Ukraine, Spain, Germany, the U.K., Poland, and more.
Mailed Ballots Boosted 2020’s Voter Turnout — Will It Work in 2022?
New research on the 2020 election confirms that mailed-out ballots boost turnout.
Arms Shipments to Ukraine Are “Legitimate Targets,” Russia Warns US
The remarks from a top Russian diplomat have heightened fears of a confrontation between the nuclear-armed powers.