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Sanders Asks If Manchin Thinks Seniors Having Dental Care Is an “Entitlement”
“Does Senator Manchin really believe that seniors are not entitled to digest their food?” Sen. Bernie Sanders asked.
More Than 5 Million People in Ethiopia Are in Need of Humanitarian Assistance
UN officials say Ethiopia’s government is blocking the movement of medicine, food and fuel.
Chomsky: It’s Life and Death — Intellectuals Can’t Keep Serving the Status Quo
The intellectual’s task is not to speak “truth to power” but to speak with the powerless and to try to learn the truth.
Some States Are Rationing Who Gets COVID Care Once Again
A shortage of resources, such as intensive care unit beds, has pushed some states into crisis mode.
Judge Shoots Down Texas Abortion Ban in Legal Challenge by Biden Administration
Reproductive rights advocates celebrated the ruling, but noted that the fight isn’t over.
Far Right Cable Channel Peddling Trump’s Election Lies Is Funded by AT&T
A deposition revealed that the creation of One America News Network was originally inspired by AT&T executives.
Channeling Spirit of Revolution, Chileans Are Drafting a Democratic Constitution
This attempt at Chile’s first ever democratically drafted constitution marks a symbolic rupture with the country’s past.
In Historic First, WHO Approves Vaccine to Prevent Malaria
Experts hope that the vaccine, which has been in development for decades, could save thousands of children’s lives.
McConnell Says He’ll Allow Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling Through December
The United States government was set to default on its debts — something it has never done before — later this month.
Republicans Lie That It’s Democrats’ — Not Trump’s — Debts That Need to Be Paid
The current debt ceiling raise would cover debts incurred by Trump, though Republicans aren’t admitting it.