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New Mexico, New York Join 14 Other States to Pass Legal Recreational Marijuana
Advocates cheer the legalization as a crucial step toward achieving racial justice in the states.
“Build Back Fossil Free!” Indigenous Youth Rally to Demand Biden Stop Pipelines
Only tribal nations have the right to decide if pipelines run through their lands, the activists say.
Georgia’s Racist Citizen’s Arrest Law Moves Closer to Repeal
The bill received near-unanimous backing, with the state House voting 169-0 and the Senate voting 51-1 in its favor.
Economy Adds 916,000 Jobs in March, But Long-Term Unemployment Remains High
The strong productivity growth from last year seems to be continuing.
GOP Unites in Opposition to Biden’s Popular Infrastructure Plan
Republicans are positioning themselves against the plan with popular proposals like replacing all lead pipes.
COVID Is Surging in Brazil — and So Is Bolsonaro’s Quest to Consolidate Power
The heads of Brazil’s Army, Navy and Air Force all quit after President Jair Bolsonaro ousted his defense minister.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Latest Bill Seeks to Remove Fauci From His Post
Greene wants Fauci out, and for the Senate to approve his replacement — but the role is not subject to Senate approval.
Texas GOP Moves to “Gerrymander” State Courts After Democratic Judicial Wins
The GOP effort comes just months after Democratic judges swept appellate races in five of the state's 14 districts.
Dozens of Democrats Urge Biden to Immediately Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline
Indigenous tribes and environmentalists argue that the Dakota Access pipeline is operating unlawfully.
Appalachian Pipeline Blockade Ends With Arrests After 932 Days
The multiyear direct action ended last week after two protesters were arrested and jailed without bail.