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Biden’s New Student Loan Relief Plan Could Benefit Over 30 Million Borrowers
Officials didn’t specify when the process would be finalized or what would happen if the plan faces legal challenges.
Plastic Waste on Ocean Floors Could Be 100 Times Amount Floating on Surface
Researchers found that up to 11 million tons of plastic are polluting the planet's ocean floors.
Global Outcry as Ecuador Police Raid Mexican Embassy in Quito to Seize Former VP
Thus far, the Biden administration's response has been tepid.
Biden’s So-Called LNG Export Freeze Sacrifices Gulf South Communities — Again
Environmental justice advocates in Texas aren’t waiting on Biden — or anyone else for that matter — to save them.
Six Things Everyone Should Know About the Mountain Valley Pipeline
These are the CEOs, big banks, asset managers, campaign finance ties and regulatory conflicts wrapped up in the MVP.
Tennessee GOP Wants to Ban Reparations. Black Tennesseans Are Fighting Back.
Lawmakers plan to vote on a law that would ban local governments from studying or disbursing restitution.
Mexico Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador After Quito Embassy Raid
Police arrested former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had received asylum and was sheltering in the Mexican embassy.
Lawyers’ Collective Sues Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel
Germany is the second-largest arms exporter to Israel after the US, providing 30 percent of its imported weaponry.
Big Oil Ignores Millions of Climate Deaths When Billions in Profit Are at Stake
As the world burns, radical climate change activism is our only hope.
Unprecedented US War Drills and Naval Deployments Raise Fear of War in Korea
The current US military buildup in the Korean Peninsula has surpassed Cold War levels.