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Wisconsin GOP Rejects Black History Month Resolution But Honors Rush Limbaugh
One Democratic lawmaker condemned her GOP colleagues, telling them they now “own” Limbaugh's rhetoric and racism.
Time to Call Mitch McConnell’s Bluff on the Filibuster
Go on with your bad self, Mitch. We’ll be watching.
The Answer to Anti-Asian Racism Is Not More Policing
Policing is rooted in upholding white supremacy while enabling racist systems to inflict harm on communities of color.
Asian Americans Reel in Response to Gun Attack on Spas in Georgia
A 21-year-old white man was taken into custody after shootings left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent.
Sanders Pitches Bill to Close Wide Pay Gap Between CEOs and the Average Worker
The legislation would hike taxes on large corporations that pay their CEOs over 50 times more than its median worker.
Amazon Is Hiring Aggressive Firms to Bust Union Efforts
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos declined Bernie Sanders’s invitation to a Senate Budget Committee hearing on inequality today.
“Just” Transitions Are Possible, But They Require State Investment
A national strategy that weaves local initiatives into a more inclusive economy will bring solutions that workers want.
Biden Wants the Filibuster to Remain in Place, But Says He Supports Reforming It
Biden told ABC News he wants senators to be forced to stand up and speak during a filibuster, like “in the old days.”
Spain Plans to Begin Experimenting With a Four-Day Workweek
Employees would work 32 hours per week, with no reduction in pay.
Virginia Gov. Restores Voting Rights for Persons Formerly Convicted of a Felony
The change in the policy does not allow incarcerated individuals to vote while in prison.