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Biden Promised “Good-Paying Union Jobs,” But It Will Take Organizing to Get Them
Activists are poised to leverage and expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions to protect workers’ rights.
Sinema Says Filibuster Should Be Expanded to Make It Harder to Confirm Judges
At an event with Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Arizona senator dug in on her commitment to the filibuster.
January 6 Committee Members: Group May Unanimously Refer Trump for Prosecution
Rep. Adam Schiff said that he believes there is evidence to make a criminal referral over the attack.
House Democrats Urge EPA to Accept Union’s Demands for Rights and Protections
More than 80 Democrats signed a letter supporting proposals by the EPA's largest union, which represents 7,500 workers.
GOP Representatives Boebert and Greene Are Celebrating Fascism’s Win in Italy
Italy's new prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has praised the GOP and far right parties in the U.K. and Israel.
80 Percent of US Voters Want Government to Enact Paid Family and Medical Leave
The U.S. is one of only seven countries in the world without federally guaranteed paid family and medical leave.
Historic Tropical Storm Fiona Swept Homes Into Ocean in Eastern Canada
The lowest barometric pressure for a storm in Canada was recorded Saturday, signaling the impact of the climate crisis.
Arizona Judge Lifts Injunction Against State’s 1864 Anti-Abortion Law
Judge Kellie Johnson lifted an injunction on an Arizona law that bans abortion with no exception for rape or incest.
House Democrats Call on DOJ to Investigate DeSantis for “Cruel Migrant Flights”
The lawmakers are alleging that the Florida governor and other officials involved may have violated federal law.
Water Access Has Returned to Jackson, But a Long-Term Health Crisis Remains
“The water is a window into that neglect that many people have experienced for much of their lives,” said one historian.