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Corporations That Paid Zero Federal Income Tax Spent $400 Million in Lobbying
A report finds 55 corporations also spent $42 million in campaign contributions over the last three election cycles.
Skepticism Mounts Over IG’s Report on Lafayette Park Attack on Protesters
The inspector general's report claimed the protesters were removed to put up security fencing, not for Trump's photo op.
For Trump, Cruelty Was the Point. Now It’s a Major GOP Fundraising Strategy.
“Owning the libs” and fleecing the base is the new Republican gold rush. It will be a wonder if the nation survives it.
Keystone XL’s Death Is a Huge Climate Win — and a Sign of Oil’s Decline
“Terminate your fossil fuel projects now -- or a relentless mass movement will stop them,” a 350.org activist warned.
Labor Unions Rally Behind California’s Zero-Emissions Climate Plan
Green transitions need union support to gain ground. That’s afoot in California, where a new plan promises good jobs.
Biden DOJ to “Vigorously Defend” LGBTQ Discrimination at Private Schools
The filing added to growing Democratic criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Line 3 Water Protectors Launch Occupation at Mississippi River Pipeline Easement
Indigenous leaders and allies have launched a treaty encampment at a pipeline easement site on Mississippi River.
Biden Is Going “Full Steam Ahead” on Trump’s Nuclear Weapons Spending Plans
Biden is continuing initiatives to expand the U.S. nuclear arsenal despite earlier criticism of Trump's policies.
Progressives Tell Biden “No Climate, No Deal” on Infrastructure Plan
Progressive members of Congress signaled willingness to withhold votes if key green energy proposals are excluded.
Biden Admin Scraps Trump Rule That Would Have Kicked 3 Million Off Food Stamps
The rule change could have also removed around 1 million children from being eligible to have free meals at school.