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Inflation Is Bad for Those Who Profit From Your Mortgage Debt and Student Loans
Corporate media has largely failed to tell both sides of the inflation story, says journalist Jon Schwarz.
I Survived Death Row, But I’ll Never Escape It
During my 13 years on death row, I saw 12 people executed at the hands of the state. I can’t describe the horror I felt.
Major Union Passes Historic Reform for Democracy Years After Corruption Scandal
Rank-and-file members of the United Auto Workers will now be able to vote directly for their top union leadership.
Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Behind About Half of Medicare’s Yearly Price Bump
Aduhelm, approved by the FDA in June despite much pushback, is expected to be a huge burden on the health care system.
Spyware Created by Israeli Firm Used to Hack US Officials’ iPhones
Apple told at least 11 State Department officials that their iPhones were hacked by unknown parties with the spyware.
Republicans Blame Biden’s Modest Climate Agenda for Gas Prices. They’re Wrong.
Most of Biden’s climate agenda has not even been enacted. Industry is partly responsible for the price increase.
At Least 40 Democrats Are Now Calling for Boebert to Be Removed From Committees
Progressives have condemned Kevin McCarthy for his silence as “death threats and vitriol” are spewed at Ilhan Omar.
For the First Time, Supreme Court Is Poised to Retract a Fundamental Right
The six right-wing justices are poised to gut the right to an abortion.
Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Bill to Help Clear Marijuana Charges at State Level
While previous bills have focused on federal charges, the HOPE Act provides funding for local expungement efforts.
Marginalized Workers Facing Labor Market Discrimination See Largest Jobs Gains
The most disadvantaged workers are seeing the greatest declines in unemployment.