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Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for $3.5T Bill Opposition, Points Out Exxon Ties
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez panned the senator, pointing out his close ties to Exxon lobbyists.
DeSantis Appeals Judge’s Ruling Against His Ban on School Districts’ Masks Rules
The appeal by the Florida governor automatically places a stay on the ruling made by Circuit Court Judge John Cooper.
35 Million People Are Set to Lose Unemployment Benefits on Labor Day
Neither Congress nor the Biden administration seem prepared to do anything about it.
Curfew and Cops Are Not Hurricane Relief for the Poor, Says Mutual Aid Activist
President Joe Biden is visiting New Orleans, which is under curfew enforced by police and the National Guard.
Biden Administration Should Grant Clemencies and Oppose Racist “Risk Assessment”
Biden must address the harm wrought by racist measures included in bipartisan prison reform legislation.
Nationwide Nabisco Strikes Demonstrate Growing Strength of the Labor Movement
The Nabisco strikes are part of an upward trend in labor confidence and a national upsurge in strike activity.
Beyond Abortion, Texas GOP Quietly Rolled Back Other Rights on September 1
The abortion ban went into effect along with a number of extremist far right bills put in place by Republicans.
Progressives May Have to Vote Against Infrastructure to Rescue Climate Spending
The Progressive Caucus needs to vote against the infrastructure bill if it is decoupled from the budget-climate bill.
Devastating Flooding in NYC From Hurricane Ida Spurs Calls for Green New Deal
Climate advocates say the damage caused by record-breaking rainfall shows the need for green infrastructure and energy.
Child COVID Diagnoses Surpass 500,000 Just as Schools Start Reopening
The current 500,000 plus infections among children are 60 times greater than what they were at this time last year.