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Biden Promised a Workplace Safety Rule. Industry Got Him to Issue a Narrow One.
Biden's much-anticipated workplace safety rule excludes most workers — and some in the labor movement are not happy.
The UK Is Embarking on Largest Military Spending Hike Since the Cold War
Boris Johnson’s government seems to want to reach for military solutions even against recent allies.
Israel Lashes Out at Ben & Jerry’s for Boycott in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ben & Jerry’s decision could be one of the most consequential victories of the BDS movement thus far.
Pelosi Opposed Student Loan Cancellation After Billionaire Ally’s Memo
The House speaker said last week that she believes the president doesn’t have the authority to cancel student debt.
Republicans Balk at Infrastructure Adding to Deficit After Opposing Pay-Fors
Republicans have rejected proposals to tax corporations and the rich and a proposal to enforce tax law on the rich.
Journalist Removed From McCarthy Presser Over Question on Jan 6 Commission
Journalist Grant Stern asked McCarthy why he opposed the formation of a commission to investigate the Capitol attack.
Job Recovery Is Happening Far More Quickly Than It Did After Great Recession
It appears the spread of the Delta variant had not had a major impact on the labor market, at least through mid-July.
MLK’s Family and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Voting Rights March on Washington
A mass march on August 28 will call on Senate Democrats to ditch the filibuster and pass voting rights legislation.
Today’s Crisis in Afghanistan Grew Out of 20 Years of US War
The Taliban have been seizing territory for months as U.S. troops withdraw from the country.
GOP Lawmaker Suing Pelosi Over House Mask Rules Contracts COVID
Rep. Ralph Norman announced he had coronavirus on Thursday, in spite of being vaccinated in February.