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Police Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright Will Face Manslaughter Charge
People have flooded the streets of Brooklyn Center for the third night in a row to protest Daunte Wright’s killing.
There’s Now a Glimmer of Hope That 20 Years of War in Afghanistan Might End
Even if Biden withdraws the troops by 9/11, thousands of private contractors will remain to defend corporate profits.
Hospitals Try to Curb Astronomical Emissions as Pandemic Brings New Challenges
The global health care climate footprint is equivalent to the annual emissions from 514 coal-fired plants.
Capitol Police Knew Trump’s Mob Would Attack Congress But Were Unprepared Anyway
Though an internal assessment found that the mob was targeting Congress, Capitol Police leaders downplayed the threat.
Wildfire Researchers Forecast 2021 Fire Season That May Be More Severe Than 2020
A drought-ridden California and dry summer forecast in the western U.S. could lead to catastrophe.
Fossil Fuel Phase Out Must Begin Where the Industry Has Hurt People the Most
Low-income people and communities of color have borne the environmental brunt of our reliance on polluting fossil fuels.
Passing Climate Bills Without Labor Standards Won’t Transition the Economy
Incorporating labor standards into climate legislation will empower workers and provide a check on corporate power.
Dem Senators Propose New Standards to Permanently Increase Unemployment Benefits
The bill by Senators Ron Wyden and Michael Bennet would also add extra benefits in times of national economic crises.
Resuscitating Normalcy Will Kill Us. What We Need Is a Just Recovery.
What kind of world are we trying to imagine into being?
13 States Set to Copy Georgia Law Restricting Independence of Election Officials
The bills target local officials, who were crucial in protecting the will of the voters from Trump’s challenges.