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Former Regulators Are Shaping California’s Net-Zero Plan as Corporate Lobbyists
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.
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.
Minneapolis Energy Bills and Taxes Are Funding Right-Wing Candidate in Wisconsin
Trump-backed gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels heads one of the largest utility contractors in North America.
International Interference in Haiti Is Crushing Its Garment Industry
An anticipated 20,000 garment-sector jobs may be on the chopping block by year’s end.
Chomsky: The US and Israel Are Standing in the Way of Iran Nuclear Agreement
U.S. and Israel are blocking progress on a deal, says Chomsky, and the real goal should be to abolish nuclear weapons.
Special Master Tells Trump Lawyers to Explain False “Planted Evidence” Claims
Trump has repeatedly insinuated that the FBI planted evidence at Mar-a-Lago.
Sanders, Warren Say Manchin Big Oil Deal Would “Steamroll” Frontline Communities
Climate advocates say that Manchin’s proposal isn’t a mere side deal, but rather a huge fossil fuel expansion bill.
California Is Dependent on Prison Labor for Fighting Fires. This Must End.
CAL FIRE’s decades-old reliance on prison labor is coming to an end. The state should invest in firefighting jobs.