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Mass Strikes and Protests Sweep France After Attack on Pension System
Strikes are “just the beginning” if Macron doesn't abandon his attempt to hike the retirement age, a labor leader said.
Activists Demand Independent Investigation After Cops Kill Protester in Atlanta
The protester was shot and killed on Wednesday during a chaotic raid of the “Stop Cop City” forest defense camp.
Florida Rejects Black History AP Curriculum, Saying It “Lacks Educational Value”
The rejection of the proposed class is “another racist act that limits education for students,” one critic noted.
State Senate Panel Rejects Right-Winger for New York’s Chief Judge
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul "has not ruled out taking legal action to force a vote of Justice LaSalle.”
Report: 94 Percent of Big Provider’s Rainforest Carbon Offsets Don’t Cut Carbon
A new analysis suggests corporations’ climate commitments are based on a deeply faulty carbon market.
Wisconsin Democrats Push for Abortion Referendum in Upcoming Spring Election
Since the end of “Roe v. Wade” last summer, an abortion statute from 1849 has banned nearly all abortions in Wisconsin.
A Majority of House Republicans’ New Committee Chairs Are Election Deniers
The GOP chairs will have a huge say in House priorities that could shape the future of U.S. democracy.
Eating 1 Freshwater Fish Equals a Month of Drinking “Forever Chemicals” in Water
Research finds that fish from all 48 contiguous U.S. states showed PFAS contamination.
Fight Grows to Stop Medical Debt From Destroying Patients’ Lives
Hospitals are suing patients, garnishing wages and putting liens on homes of those with unaffordable medical bills.
As Income Inequality Skyrockets, the Rich Are Paying Less Into Social Security
Wages captured by Social Security taxes hit a record low in 2021 due to increasing inequality, a new analysis finds.