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Despite Judge’s Order, ICE Deports Shackled Student and Harasses Her Family
“This is the first arrest of its kind I’ve seen,” says her attorney, Todd C. Pomerleau.
68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1
As Trump calls affordability a “con job,” state and local governments are taking the lead on raising wages.
Will Nursing Home Chain Be Off the Hook for Paying Injury and Death Settlements?
A private equity-owned chain aims to use the bankruptcy process to avoid obligations to residents and workers.
Poll: Voters Say Billionaires Pay Too Little in Taxes, Back Action on Inequality
The poll found that 8 in 10 Americans view the wealth gap as a problem that is either “very big” or “somewhat big.”
Obscure 9/11 Rule Lets ICE Keep Immigrants Detained After They’re Granted Bond
In a span of less than 12 weeks, ICE filed to block a judge’s order granting release 877 times across the country.
Genocide Experts Slam Hillary Clinton for “Genocide Denial” in Gaza Remark
Clinton has come under fire for claiming young people only oppose the genocide due to social media “propaganda.”
National Parks Service Ends Free Entry on MLK Day, Juneteenth
The change “sends a troubling message about who our national parks are for," one critic said.
Trump Admin Moves to Officially Scrap Biden-Era Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The initiative sought to provide lower monthly loan payments and forgive remaining debt after a certain period of time.
Instacart Reportedly Using Secret AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing to Jack Up Prices
In an experiment, investigators found that the same grocery basket at a Seattle store cost between $114 and $124.
Democratic Leaders’ Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Saving the US from autocracy means recognizing and overcoming the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party.