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Top Shareholders of Pfizer and Moderna Made Over $10 Billion After Omicron Arose
Moderna's CEO added over $800 million to his personal fortune after stock prices soared in response to the variant.
Sit-Down Strikes Renewed Labor. Workers Today Could Benefit From That Lesson.
At the height of the U.S. labor movement, seizing control of the means of production was a strategy — not just a slogan.
Sanders Calls on Congress to End Filibuster If Needed to Protect Abortion Rights
“We must pass legislation that codifies Roe v. Wade as the law of the land in this country,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
The South’s Last Three Abortion-Safe States Are Bracing for a Post-Roe Future
Advocates in Florida, North Carolina and Virginia are girding for political battle to protect abortion access.
January 6 Shows Why Corporate Political Spending Is Bad for Democracy
Corporations have no interest in a functioning democracy; they will support any system that protects their bottom line.
Recall Campaign Against Socialist Kshama Sawant Is Backed by Billionaires
The socialist city councilor's victories for working people have made her the target of Seattle's corporate forces.
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.