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Pediatric Emergency Rooms Are at Capacity as COVID, RSV and Flu Collide
In the U.S., the winter respiratory virus season started earlier than usual this year.
Saudi Arabia’s “Green New Agenda” Doesn’t Include Cutting Oil Production
The world’s biggest petroleum exporter is now styling itself as a pioneer of climate change solutions.
Oklahoma’s “Child Abuse” Law Doesn’t Protect Children — It Criminalizes Mothers
Instead of protecting children, an Oklahoma law incarcerates mothers for being victims of violence or poverty.
Sanders Seeks Role as Senate Health Chair With “Focus on Universal Health Care”
As chair of the HELP committee, he would focus on Medicare for All, workers’ rights and affordable higher education.
Musk’s “Hardcore” Twitter Ultimatum Backfires Spectacularly as Hundreds Resign
The resignations are a response to Musk telling workers to commit to “long hours at high intensity” or leave.
Lauren Boebert Declares Herself Winner of Election as It Heads to Recount
Boebert has been locked in a tight contest with Democratic challenger Adam Frisch, who led the race on election night.
After Midterms, Dems Have Opportunity to Curb Right-to-Work Laws. Will They?
The mere presence of Democratic majorities in a state does not always translate into protections for workers and unions.
Biden Administration Calls for Immunity for Saudi Crown Prince in Khashoggi Case
The move is a reversal from Biden's campaign promise to make Saudi leaders “pay the price” for the journalist’s murder.
Jeffries, Favored to Succeed Pelosi, Has History of Hostility Toward the Left
Hakeem Jeffries has denigrated the “extreme left” and is a co-founder of a PAC to oppose progressive challengers.
Senate Antitrust Leader, AOC Slam Ticketmaster Amid Taylor Swift Concert Snafu
Ticketmaster has exhibited a “pattern of non-compliance” with antitrust obligations, the senator wrote.