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Warren Slams McConnell for Saying Labor Shortage Is Due to the Stimulus Checks
Sen. Mitch McConnell's statement is “absurdly out of touch,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Pat Cipollone to Testify Before Jan. 6 Committee This Week
The testimony won't be part of the live public hearings, but will be video recorded and transcribed.
Warren, Sanders Call on Biden to Issue Pardons for Cannabis-Related Convictions
Though Biden supported decriminalization on the campaign trail, he’s only pardoned nine people for marijuana charges.
Critics Decry Kansas Holding Referendum on Abortion During Primary Election Date
Turnout for Democrats will be lower in the primary, and unaffiliated Kansans may be less inclined to take part at all.
Progressives Call for Reform, Say Supreme Court Has “Destroyed Its Legitimacy”
“We do not have to simply accept the devastation of these rulings,” said Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
Graham, Giuliani and Eastman Among 7 Subpoenaed in Georgia Election Probe
The inquiry is looking into allegations that Trump and his allies sought to illegally influence election officials.
GOP Is Coordinating With Far Right Hungarian Government to Block Corporate Taxes
A watchdog group slammed Republicans for “choosing to sabotage” the U.S.'s ability to tax corporations.
EU Backs Industry Push to Classify Gas and Nuclear as “Green”
Climate advocates responded with outrage to the European Parliament's Wednesday vote.
Trader Joe’s Workers Will Vote on Forming Company’s First Union This Month
The union drive is already spreading, as workers in Minneapolis also recently filed for a union election.
Largest US Nursing Union Calls for Ending Filibuster to Codify Abortion Rights
“Nurses understand that abortion is an essential part of health care,” officials from National Nurses United said.