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West Virginians Gear Up for “Coal Baron Blockade” at Joe Manchin’s Coal Plant
West Virginians are capping off a week of climate action by demanding a clean energy transition at Manchin’s coal plant.
Alabama GOP Anti-Trans Restroom Bill Also Muzzles Education on LGBTQ Issues
“We’re turning into bullies to these kids and it’s not a good feeling,” one Democratic lawmaker said.
GOP Disrespect on Full Blast Amid Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Confirmation
Republicans carried out a “shameful spectacle” amid a “monumental moment” in U.S. history, says Michele Goodwin.
Why Is Merrick Garland Throttling the Trump Investigation?
The January 6 committee has piled evidence outside Garland's door. Why is he moving so slowly?
Vaccinations for Medicaid Patients Are Far Behind Those for Privately Insured
The pandemic has highlighted how inequality continues to fuel disparities in vaccination against preventable disease.
Russian Airstrike Reportedly Kills 30+ at Train Station Used for Evacuations
More than 11 million Ukrainians — around a quarter of the pre-war population — have been forced to flee their homes.
Biden’s Proposed Budget Leaves Out the Hyde Amendment — for Now
The Hyde Amendment denies abortion coverage for people enrolled in Medicaid and has been in spending bills since 1976.
Gretchen Whitmer Sues to Block Michigan “Trigger” Law That Would Ban Abortion
The law would go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns “Roe v. Wade.”
Labor Board’s Top Counsel Argues Anti-Union Meetings Are “Inherently” Illegal
Captive audience meetings are often employed by union busters to feed workers anti-union messaging.
The DOJ Has Opened an Investigation Into the 15 Boxes Trump Took to Mar-a-Lago
Sources have indicated that the inquiry is still in its early stages.