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Manchin Says He’s Skeptical of Congressional Workers’ Union Drive
Manchin said that staffers are “working for tax dollars” – and that, like him, they are there to serve the people.
US Sanctions Caused Mass Civilian Deaths in Iraq. Afghan Civilians Are Up Next.
Nearly 23 million Afghans, including 1 million children, are facing hunger and starvation brought on by U.S. sanctions.
Montana Plaintiffs Announce First Children’s Climate Trial in History of US
The youth plaintiffs seek to challenge the constitutionality of the state's energy policy.
Amazon Dodged $5.2 Billion in Taxes Last Year, Report Finds
The company was able to dodge taxes despite making a record profit of $35 billion last year.
Hunger-Striking Teachers Say School Closures Will Hurt Black and Brown Kids
The hunger strike across multiple Oakland schools has empowered many to speak up against longtime systemic racism.
Homeland Security’s Attempts to “Combat Misinformation” Are Suspect
The U.S. should fight misinformation by building trust in public institutions — not by expanding the security state.
Pfizer Forecasts Record-Breaking 2022 Profits — as Billions Remain Unprotected
Just 11 percent of the 1.3 billion people in Africa have been fully vaccinated.
White House Plans to Implement New Guidelines Making It Easier to Unionize
The White House is prepared to instruct agencies to take steps to decrease anti-union “persuader” activity.
Medicare for All Bill Introduced by Pramila Jayapal Gets Record 120 Cosponsors
The bill has picked up nine cosponsors since Jayapal introduced it last March.
Angela Davis, Gina Dent, Erica Meiners and Beth Richie Talk Abolition Feminism
A new book coauthored by the four abolitionists emphasizes the grassroots and internationalist nature of the movement.