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Trump’s Election Fraud Claims Don’t Appear in Result-Challenge Lawsuits
When it comes to the election fraud claims, watch what the lawyers do, not what the politicians say.
Don’t Let Cuomo’s “Pay Cut” Stunt Deflect Attention From His Austerity Policies
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has long opted for anti-working class policies. Only an organized public sector can push back.
Trump Passes on COVID Vaccine Summit as Pandemic Cases in US Exceed 12 Million
Donald Trump skipped a virtual summit with G20 leaders on financing vaccine collaborations to go golfing.
Benefits of Cap and Trade Often Elude Communities Hit Hard by Air Pollution
Environmental justice advocates say California's climate policies aren't meeting the needs of disadvantaged communities.
Hospital Bills Amid the Pandemic Are Outrageous. Medicare for All Is the Fix.
A new study finds that some hospitals are charging patients more than 18 times the cost of care amid the pandemic.
Tyson Exploits Consumers Just Like Its Animals and the Workers Who Raise Them
Vulnerable workers, abused animals and a rigged system are the foundation of an unethical, destructive business model.
Biden’s COVID Plan Is Better Than Trump’s, But Still Far From Sufficient
The pandemic is a structural problem. To truly fight it, we must take on capitalism, agribusiness and racial inequity.
Pro-Wall Street Democrat Could Soon Have Key Role Regulating Derivatives Market
Rep. David Scott helped gut the Dodd-Frank Act and has cosponsored many GOP bills deregulating finance.
Rural Hospitals Are Facing Unprecedented Challenges Amid Worsening Pandemic
Lack of resources, sick health care workers and the politicization of public health are among the challenges they face.
Trump Is Trying to Force Banks to Continue Financing Arctic Fossil Fuel Drilling
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would compel banks to lend to the fossil fuel industry.