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We Need Harm Reduction With a Liberatory Vision
“We're going to have to break the rules,” says Shira Hassan.
Lawmakers Set to Propose Record $847B for Defense, $45B Over Biden’s Request
Antiwar and progressive advocates have strongly condemned the proposed budget, calling it a “slap in the face.”
San Francisco City Board Approves Use of Police Robots to Kill Suspects
“I’m really just stunned that we’re here talking about this,” an opposing member of the city board of supervisors said.
High-Ranking Senate Republican Reveals GOP Plan to Slash Social Security
Sen. John Thune said that a potential debt default is an “opportunity” to push the GOP priority.
The Fed’s Response to Rising Inflation Protects the Wealthy at Workers’ Expense
Leftist economists Gerald Epstein and Robert Pollin offer an alternative vision for how to combat rising inflation.
House Backs Rail Contract With 7 Days Paid Sick Leave in Concession to Workers
Sen. Bernie Sanders is vowing to ensure that the sick leave proposal is voted on in the Senate.
Oath Keepers Founder Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy for Role in Jan. 6
Stewart Rhodes faces up to 20 years in prison for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Progressives Say Congress Must Raise Debt Limit Now to Protect Social Programs
Republicans could use a fight over the debt ceiling next year as leverage to push cuts on Social Security and Medicare.
Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act to Protect Same-Sex Marriage Rights
President Joe Biden has said he will sign the bill into law if it passes the House vote next week.
Meatpacking Giant Tied to Child Labor, Deforestation and Mass COVID Infection
The Department of Labor filed suit against Brazil meatpacking firm JBS for employing children in Minnesota and Nebraska.