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Staffers for Andy Levin Unanimously Vote to Form First-Ever Congressional Union
The union celebrated the “landslide” victory as two more congressional offices cast their ballots this week.
Chomsky: US Must Join Global Call for Negotiations as Russia Escalates Actions
There’s no certainty negotiations would result in peace, but as Chomsky says, there is only one way to find out: Try.
Los Angeles Teachers Are Burned Out and Priced Out of Living in Their City
The local teachers union lists unaffordable housing, large class sizes and over-testing as contributing stressors.
Manchin’s Big Oil Deal Scrapped From Budget Bill in Victory for Climate Movement
The deal was taken out of the must-pass budget bill on Tuesday after it became clear it wouldn’t have the votes to pass.
Poll: Most People Want Certification Process Updated to Prevent Another Jan. 6
The likelihood of changes to the current law took a leap forward this week after Mitch McConnell said he backs the idea.
85% of the World Will Likely Live Under “Deadly” Austerity Measures Next Year
As 143 countries pursue harsh cuts to social programs, experts say “austerity is the worst possible choice.”
Hurricane Ian Knocks Out Electricity for All of Cuba
The hurricane collapsed the country's power grid, leaving 11 million people without electricity.
William Rivers Pitt Dared to Hope for Our Future. Let’s Do Right by His Memory.
Even as he raged against evil, Will loved humanity, and the Earth itself, with an even greater fervor.
Jared Kushner’s Firm to Pay $3.25M for Deceiving, Cheating Tenants in Baltimore
The company hounded low-income tenants with a barrage of lawsuits, eviction notices and late fees.
McConnell Gushes Over Sinema as She Seeks to Hand GOP Even More Filibuster Power
Fellow Democrats lashed out at Sinema over the speech as “bad history, bad policy, and bad politics.”