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Advocates Demand Stay of Execution for Julius Jones in Oklahoma
Advocates in Oklahoma are rallying outside the barricaded governor’s mansion ahead of the planned Thursday execution.
$285 Billion Tax Cut for Rich Is Now Second-Costliest Item of Build Back Better
Progressives are raising the alarm over the potential impact this will have on Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Bernie Sanders Announces He’s Voting No on $778 Billion Defense Bill
He criticized his colleagues for supporting the massive defense fund but not the Democrats’ social spending bill.
Fauci Says Booster Shots May Become New Definition of Being Fully Vaccinated
International health experts warn against pushing for boosters, saying they won't help quell what is a global pandemic.
With No Change in Votes, GOP Would Win Through Gerrymandering
Because of the way maps are set to be redrawn, five seats will likely flip from blue to red next year.
Biden Administration Is Playing With Fire by Failing to Regulate Cryptocurrency
Growing evidence shows cryptocurrency invites scams that threaten the broader economy, say public interest groups.
Massive COVID Surge Rattles Europe, Putting US at Risk Ahead of Thanksgiving
We are not finished with this yet, and it’s time to harden ourselves to this truth.
Millions of Afghans Face Starvation as US and the West Freeze Government Funds
Afghanistan fell into an economic crisis after Western countries froze all its funds following the Taliban takeover.
Amazon to Pay CA $500K After Being Accused of Breaking COVID Workplace Rules
The settlement allows Amazon to deny wrongdoing over its failure to alert workers of COVID outbreaks at its warehouses.
Elizabeth Warren Urges Biden to Free People Imprisoned on Marijuana Charges
Warren called U.S. cannabis policy “failed and racist” as Biden faces mounting pressure to take executive action.