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Conservative Group Led by Man Behind Far Right Supreme Court Got $1.6B Donation
The funds were given to a group led by Leonard Leo, who has had a major hand in the GOP’s packing of the Supreme Court.
Republicans Say They’ll Go After Labor Movement If They Take Control of House
Likely sensing the power of the labor movement, the GOP has compiled a shortlist of labor officials to go after.
GOP Candidate With Violent Past Has Said Gay People Are “Worthy of Death”
Scott Esk, who has a history of domestic violence and child abuse, is competing in a primary runoff in Oklahoma.
Sanders Calls for Rent Control, Castigates Corporate “Vultures” in Fiery Speech
At a labor rally in Boston, Sanders said a strong labor movement is the public’s best bet to fight corporate power.
Ron Johnson Suggests GOP Could Impose Nationwide Abortion Ban in the Future
The GOP senator’s viewpoints on abortion go against the beliefs of nearly two-thirds of his constituents.
Ithaca Starbucks Stores Are Union-Busting, But Workers Are Undeterred
Workers are leveraging Starbucks's labor practices to expose the hypocrisy inherent in the company's progressive image.
Return to Iran Deal Not “Imminent,” Biden Officials Reportedly Tell Israel
The Israeli government has publicly opposed any return to the Iran nuclear accord.
Abortion Shakes Up Attorneys General Races, Exposes Limits to Their Powers
State attorney general candidates are staking claims on what they’ll do to fight or defend access to abortion.
Utah Judge Rules Trans Girls Can Play School Sports, Blocking Discriminatory Law
“At least for the moment, all Utah children can know that they are valued and supported,” said a plaintiff in the case.
Advocates Call for Release of Saudi Woman Facing 34 Years in Prison Over Tweets
“Women like Salma must be recognized and protected, not targeted for expressing their opinions,” one advocate said.