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Oil and Gas Industry Profits Climbed as Americans Faced High Gas Prices in 2021
Consumer advocates say that high gas prices are due to “the deliberate policies of energy producers” to pad profits.
Biden Administration Is Approving Oil and Gas Drilling at Faster Rate Than Trump
The Biden administration has approved more permits per month on average than Trump did in 2017, 2018 or 2019.
Human Rights Groups Condemn Sentencing of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi as “Farcical”
Since taking control of Myanmar's government, the coup regime has been accused of a number of crimes against humanity.
Gun Control Advocates Demand New Regulations After Michigan School Shooting
Funerals have begun in Oxford, Michigan, for the four students killed when their 15-year-old classmate opened fire.
Prison Officials Punished Me With Solitary — Against Their Own Rules
Prison rules say “vulnerable populations,” which include trans women, cannot be subject to administrative segregation.
Continuing Vaccine Apartheid Could Herald “Wave After Wave of Variants”
While disastrous for the global poor, Omicron’s rise has been a major boon for top investors in Pfizer and Moderna.
Unapologetic Support for Abortion Rights Must Be a Pillar of the Left
The fight for abortion is essential for the freedom and dignity of working people everywhere.
Top Shareholders of Pfizer and Moderna Made Over $10 Billion After Omicron Arose
Moderna's CEO added over $800 million to his personal fortune after stock prices soared in response to the variant.
Sit-Down Strikes Renewed Labor. Workers Today Could Benefit From That Lesson.
At the height of the U.S. labor movement, seizing control of the means of production was a strategy — not just a slogan.
Sanders Calls on Congress to End Filibuster If Needed to Protect Abortion Rights
“We must pass legislation that codifies Roe v. Wade as the law of the land in this country,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.