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Ocasio-Cortez Digs Into Private Equity for Buying Houses and Jacking Up Rents
Regular homebuyers are “competing against the largest private equity firm in the world to purchase a home,” she said.
Idaho House Passes Dangerous Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Kids
Parents who help their trans children attain such care, whether in Idaho or beyond, face a life sentence for doing so.
Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Compounds Trauma for LGBTQ Students of Color
The impacts of “Don’t Say Gay” will be “amplified tenfold” for Black students, advocates say.
US Is Likely to Miss Modest International Vaccine Donation Goal, Report Warns
The Biden administration is set to fall short of its commitment to donate doses to other countries.
Ukraine Officials Warn Power Cut at Chernobyl Plant May Lead to Radioactive Leak
The decommissioned nuclear plant was reportedly disconnected from the power grid by Russian forces.
GOP’s Tax Plan Would Raise Taxes by Over $1,000 Annually for Poorest Americans
A new report found that GOP Sen. Rick Scott's tax plan would disproportionately tax the poor.
Activists Promise Action After Florida Legislature Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
“If this passes, there will be protests everywhere,” one activist said.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP Senator for Saying Gas Prices Were Lower Under Trump
Sen. Marsha Blackburn tweeted that gas was cheap in 2020, ignoring the fact that oil prices plunged due to the pandemic.
Johnson Suggests GOP Will Seek to Repeal Affordable Care Act If They Win in 2024
A majority of Johnson's constituents in Wisconsin oppose efforts to repeal the popular health care law.
Starbucks Loses Bid to Delay Union Election Count Again as It Cuts Worker Hours
Rather than cut hours, “we suggest Starbucks cut their relationship with their union busting law firm,” the union said.