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2 Conservative Justices Hint at Letting Challenge to TX Abortion Law Go Forward
The law “is clearly unconstitutional under longstanding Supreme Court precedent,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
G20 Summit Fails to Deliver on Vaccine Equity, Climate Action
G20 nations constitute 62 percent of the global population but have used 82 percent of the world's COVID-19 vaccines.
Coalition Demands Biden Condemn Israel’s Crackdown on Palestinian Rights Groups
U.S.-based groups denounced Israel's classification of 6 Palestinian human rights groups as “terrorist organizations.”
800 Educators in Scranton Prepare for Strike After 4 Years Without a Contract
If an agreement isn’t reached between the union and district management, a strike would start November 3.
Trial of Rudy Giuliani Associate Exposes Methods and Networks of Secret Donors
Lev Parnas's case shows how foreign donors secretly funnel money through straw donors, shell companies and “dark money.”
Climate Advocates Fear Supreme Court May Undo EPA’s Ability to Tackle Emissions
The Supreme Court will rule on whether a section of the Clean Air Act allows the EPA to regulate power plant pollution.
Minneapolis Set to Vote on Dissolving Police Department
A ballot question that would fold police into a public safety department has defined the race for mayor.
Democrats Add $775 Million Oil and Gas Subsidy to Bill After Lobbyist Campaign
The subsidy was added on behalf of coal baron Sen. Joe Manchin, who opposed a methane fee proposal.
Democrats Will Subpoena Big Oil to Force Disclosure of Climate Denial Campaigns
The subpoenas will force the companies to turn in internal documents on their strategies to block climate action.
Capitol Police Wrongly Worried About Leftist Counterprotesters on January 6
Police sought to provide safe passage for Trump loyalists to the Capitol while “excluding access” to counterprotesters.