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TN House Passes Bill Letting Clerks Refuse Marriage Licenses to LGBTQ Couples
The bill is a direct challenge to federal marriage equality protections.
International Women’s Day Has a Radical History Rooted in Socialism
The day has always represented a struggle for “the conditions in which people can thrive,” says Professor Nancy Krieger.
Watchdog Group Files Complaint Over McCarthy Sharing Footage With Tucker Carlson
Sharing January 6 footage with Tucker Carlson “put everyone's safety at risk in the Capitol,” the group said.
Calls for Climate Reparations Have Grown Following Recent Severe Weather Events
Some suggest creating a reparation fund to be paid into by those most responsible for emissions, such as ExxonMobil.
Norfolk Southern Conductor Killed in Crash as Train Safety Bill Faces Pushback
Unions are backing the Railroad Safety Act while pushing for improvements, but some Republicans are skeptical.
Democrats Urge Biden to Reject Revival of Migrant Family Detention
Rights groups also condemned the policy, vowing to fight the administration if it resurrects the plan.
Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Demonstrators Spur Further Protests
Actions and activities are planned all week, including a National Day of Action Against Police Terror on Thursday.
GOP’s Debt Limit Plan Would Cost 2.6 Million Jobs, Report Finds
“House Republicans are playing politics with millions of jobs,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Georgia GOP Bill Would Create Panels to Remove Elected County DAs
Prosecutorial discretion given to district attorneys is “threatened under this bill,” one Democratic critic said.
Starbucks CEO Caves, Agrees to Testify in Senate After Sanders Subpoena Threat
Schultz was slated to be subpoenaed by a Senate committee led by Sanders this week.