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US-Backed Drug War Fuels Murders of Journalists in Mexico
A wave of murdered journalists has raised international alarm and prompted nationwide protests.
Climate Groups Celebrate as Judge Blocks Biden’s Oil Lease Sale in Gulf
Climate groups had characterized the sale as the equivalent of “lighting the fuse of a massive carbon bomb.”
Trans Workers Face a Significant Wage Gap, Poll Finds
Trans and nonbinary people are among the lowest paid LGBTQ full-time workers in the United States, a new poll shows.
Fascism’s “Legal Phase” Has Begun. Threats of White Vigilante Violence Are Real.
Fortunately, our history shows that there are things we can do to protect a free and fair democracy.
Tax Cuts and Voter Suppression Laws Are Working Together to Lock in Plutocracy
State lawmakers are moving hard and fast to keep their wealthy backers wealthy.
Fake Electors Casting Fraudulent Ballots for Trump Could Be Charged by DOJ
“These folks should all be charged yesterday,” said former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner.
Biden Administration Cancels Two Trump-Approved Minnesota Mining Leases
Trump had revived the controversial project amid protests from environmental advocates and Indigenous groups.
Over 80 Democrats Say It’s Time for Biden to Cancel $50,000 of Student Debt
“Restarting student loan payments without this broad cancellation would be disastrous,” the lawmakers wrote.
Political Leaders Use “Personal Responsibility” to Justify Needless COVID Deaths
For all his campaign promises, Biden has failed to set up a multilevel systemic public health response to COVID.
Trump, While Golfing, Describes Himself as “45th and 47th” President
In order to be the 47th president, Trump will have to overcome low polling numbers and numerous criminal inquiries.