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School Vouchers Have a Racist History and Troubling Impacts on Public Schools
The voucher system came out of racist parents’ rejection of integrated schools in the ‘50s. It’s still hurting students.
Israel Refuses UN Entry to North Gaza to Rescue People From Under Rubble
Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in north Gaza in the last 17 days.
Biden Administration Proposes Historic Expansion of ACA’s Contraception Coverage
The rule would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for most birth control under the Affordable Care Act.
Elon Musk’s Petition Award Amounts to “Illegal Vote Buying,” Legal Expert Warns
Musk is giving $1 million to random voters who sign his “petition in favor of free speech and the right to bear arms.”
Medicare Advantage Insurers Are Dropping Plans and Slashing Benefits
Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries are essentially being penalized for using the health care that they pay for.
Boeing Union Workers Win Tentative Contract With 35 Percent Wage Increase
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 has been on strike since September 13.
Government’s Warped Priorities Exacerbate Climate Disasters, Impede Recovery
By funding wars and fossil fuel subsidies instead of disaster recovery, the US punishes those who can least afford it.
Elon Musk-Linked Dark Money Network Is Behind Fake Pro-Harris Campaign Scheme
An initiative called Progress 2028 is actually run by a dark money network supporting Donald Trump.
New Film Documents the Struggle and Triumph of Amazon Labor Union
Union leader Chris Smalls and the film’s co-director discuss the union’s fight against the richest man in the world.
Victims of Family Policing Are Leading a Movement to Abolish It
In Colorado and nationwide, a powerful movement against family policing is coalescing.