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Sanders Unveils Bill to Tax Corporations Paying CEOs 50 Times More Than Workers
In 2022, the top 350 U.S. firms had an average CEO to worker pay ratio of 345 to 1.

DeSantis Ditches Presidential Campaign to Resume Campaign of Wreckage in Florida
From migrant workers, to LGBTQ youth, to educators -- DeSantis has irrevocably wrecked the lives of many in Florida.

Super PAC Drops $500,000 to Swing Independent Voters to Haley in New Hampshire
Pro-Haley groups have spent more than $74.6 million supporting her and $35.3 million attacking her Republican rivals.

Nikki Haley Marks “Roe” Anniversary by Saying She’d Sign Nationwide Abortion Ban
Polling shows a majority of Americans disagree with Haley's views on abortion rights.

Second-Largest Union in US Calls for “Immediate” Ceasefire in Gaza
The statement goes a step further than some calls for a ceasefire by demanding an end to the occupation of Palestine.

Colorado Democrats Propose Bill to Limit Book Bans
The bill blocks challenges to books based on discriminatory or political reasons.

Will World Court’s Ruling in Genocide Case Signal the End of International Law?
A credibility crisis with sharp consequences could result if the court rules in favor of Israel, despite the evidence.

Sanders: Biden Must Stop Israel Aid After Netanyahu Vow to Nix Palestinian State
Netanyahu “has made his position clear: He will never allow a Palestinian state, ever,” Sanders emphasized.

Exxon Sues to Stop Investors From Voting on Climate Resolution at Annual Meeting
The case will be heard by an appointee of George W. Bush with a record of ruling in favor of right-wing causes.

Trans People in Utah Could Face 6 Months in Jail for Bathroom Use Under New Bill
"I'm scared for every transgender person,” said the only openly LGBTQ member of the Utah legislature.