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Child Poverty Increased by 41 Percent After Monthly Tax Credits Expired
More than one in six children now live in poverty, versus one in eight children in December.
State Constitutions Could Stymie Right-Wing Strategies for a Post-“Roe” World
Some states explicitly grant citizens the right to privacy, which may complicate anti-abortion agendas.
EU Chief Calls Patents “Precious” as Hundreds of Millions Lack Vaccine Access
South Africa's president says people's lives should be prioritized over “the profitability of the few companies.”
Just 13 of 143 Texas GOP Candidates Will Admit Trump’s Loss Was “Legitimate”
Only a few of the Texas Republicans running for Congress accept the 2020 election results, according to a Hearst survey.
January 6 Committee Is Considering Subpoenaing Ivanka Trump
The committee asked for Ivanka Trump’s testimony last month, but she deflected the request.
Miami Police Gave Out Fliers With Website Selling Trump Merch at Traffic Stops
The link redirected to a page with Amazon links to pro-Trump flags, hats and a film featuring far right figures.
Sanders Rips Into Billionaires for Creating “Oligarchic” Society in US
Billionaires have moved the U.S. “into the oligarchic form of society that they have long desired,” Sanders said.
Mexican Forces Evict Indigenous Activists Who Took Over Water Bottling Plant
A coalition of Indigenous activists prevented the extraction of water by transforming the plant into a community space.
Big Food Producers Are Profiteering Off Inflation — and Bragging About It
Big chains and suppliers like Tyson, P&G and Kroger are expanding profits by raising prices -- just because they can.
If Inequalities Persist, Africa May Not Reach 70% Vaccination Until Late 2024
This week is the “sixth week in a row” COVID deaths have increased, WHO says.