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“It’s Not a Drought, It’s Looting”: Water Rights Activists Organize in Mexico
Multinational corporations are plundering our rivers and groundwater, say Mexico's Indigenous activists.
Poll Finds 81 Percent of Voters Say Supreme Court Needs Stronger Code of Ethics
The poll comes amid calls for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to be recused from January 6-related cases.
Sanders Says It’s Time to “End the Failed War on Drugs” and Legalize Marijuana
The House passed legislation to legalize marijuana earlier this month, but action has stalled in the Senate.
Dem Lawmaker Calls Out GOP Fundraising Email That Includes Derogatory Attacks
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow said her colleague's attacks sought to “dehumanize” those seeking to protect LGBTQ students.
Biden Administration Considers Extending “Failed” Immigration Policy, Title 42
Immigrant advocates were outraged over the news that Biden is considering extending the restrictive policy again.
Fossil Fuel Industry’s Favorite Climate Solution Risks Malaria Surge, Study Says
A new study warns that geoengineering could potentially expose a billion additional people to malaria.
Poll Finds Most Want Mask Rules to Remain, in Spite of Judge’s Decree
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans backed extending the federal travel mandate on masks to May 3.
Thanks to Union Pressure, Democrats May Crack Down on Consultants’ Union-Busting
The move comes after revelations that Amazon hired a prominent Democratic polling firm for its union-busting campaign.
Data Reveals 63 Percent of Hourly Starbucks Workers Make Under $15 an Hour
Though Starbucks claims to be progressive, most of its workers make less than a living wage in most states.
Biden to End Trump-Era “Conscience” Rule Allowing Medical Personnel to Deny Care
Courts have blocked the rule from being implemented since it was finalized in 2019.