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Education Department Investigating Five States With Mask Mandate Bans
The department says that mask mandate bans could be discriminatory toward students who are susceptible to the virus.
US COVID Hospitalization Rate Tops 100,000, Highest Since Winter’s Peaks
High hospitalization rates have led hospitals to be overwhelmed and short on vital supplies like oxygen.
As Biden Threatens More War, Don’t Forget the Afghanistan Invasion Was Illegal
The U.S.-led Afghan War led to the commission of war crimes by U.S. forces.
US Leads the World in 7-Day Average of New Daily COVID Cases, Death Count
Over 1,500 Americans are dying daily from coronavirus, with 156,000 new cases being identified each day as well.
Climate Crises Converge as Wildfire Burns West and Hurricane Pummels South
The climate crisis, brought on by fossil fuel companies, is worsening converging crises in the U.S.
Don’t Listen to Panetta and Bolton. The US Must Stay Out of Afghanistan.
The warmakers passing as the “foreign policy establishment” will try to push us back into open conflict.
Hurricane Ida Slams Native Communities in Louisiana
“This is a storm like no other,” says United Houma Nation member Monique Verdin.
The Court Knew She Didn’t Commit the Murder. They Sentenced Her for It Anyway.
After nearly 15 years behind bars, Erika Ray is getting another day in court.
Hurricane’s Collision With COVID Illustrates Threat of GOP Hostility to Science
The ongoing rejection of the dangers of climate change and hostility to public health measures are converging crises.
Nearly 70 Line 3 Resisters Arrested Outside Minnesota Governor’s Mansion
Indigenous Water Protectors demanded action from Gov. Tim Walz and President Joe Biden during the Saturday rally.