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Top Shareholders of Pfizer and Moderna Made Over $10 Billion After Omicron Arose
Moderna's CEO added over $800 million to his personal fortune after stock prices soared in response to the variant.
Sanders Calls on Congress to End Filibuster If Needed to Protect Abortion Rights
“We must pass legislation that codifies Roe v. Wade as the law of the land in this country,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
Major Union Passes Historic Reform for Democracy Years After Corruption Scandal
Rank-and-file members of the United Auto Workers will now be able to vote directly for their top union leadership.
Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Behind About Half of Medicare’s Yearly Price Bump
Aduhelm, approved by the FDA in June despite much pushback, is expected to be a huge burden on the health care system.
Spyware Created by Israeli Firm Used to Hack US Officials’ iPhones
Apple told at least 11 State Department officials that their iPhones were hacked by unknown parties with the spyware.
Republicans Blame Biden’s Modest Climate Agenda for Gas Prices. They’re Wrong.
Most of Biden’s climate agenda has not even been enacted. Industry is partly responsible for the price increase.
At Least 40 Democrats Are Now Calling for Boebert to Be Removed From Committees
Progressives have condemned Kevin McCarthy for his silence as “death threats and vitriol” are spewed at Ilhan Omar.
Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Bill to Help Clear Marijuana Charges at State Level
While previous bills have focused on federal charges, the HOPE Act provides funding for local expungement efforts.
Marginalized Workers Facing Labor Market Discrimination See Largest Jobs Gains
The most disadvantaged workers are seeing the greatest declines in unemployment.
Dark Money From the US Christian Right Fuels War on Abortion Rights Worldwide
A new analysis shows religious extremists are increasingly forging cross-border alliances to gut reproductive rights.