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Maine AFL-CIO Is First to Support a State-Level Green New Deal Bill
Maine lawmakers will hold a hearing today on a new climate and jobs bill.
States Are Trying to Stop Cities From Raising Minimum Wage
GOP-controlled legislatures have been wresting control over wages and benefits from local governments.
Health Suffers Among Asylum Seekers in Crowded Border Shelter
Most refugees get sick during their journeys due to insufficient food, a lack of clean water and poor sanitation.
Amicus Briefs Flag Key Themes for the Supreme Court’s Census Citizenship Case
Together, the briefs paint a powerful picture of how deeply the adverse effects of a citizenship question would cut.
Mueller Report Exposes Campaign Finance Problems Far Beyond Russia
Campaign finance law has a major digital advertising and disclosure gap.
Pushing New Oil Sanctions, Mike Pompeo Jokes About Secret Coup Plot Against Iran
The secretary of state reportedly said that there are “no guarantees” the sanctions won't harm ordinary Iranians.
Pete Buttigieg Trivializes the Impact of Trade on US Job Losses
The Democratic presidential candidate has been telling audiences a very big lie.
Zionism Violates the Principles at the Heart of Judaism
A new book tells the stories of personal transformation of Jews who rejected Zionism to reclaim Judaism.
What Happens If Trump Breaks All the Laws?
Trump views the system of checks and balances as a personal affront, an obstacle to his ambitions.
Amid Trump’s Attacks, Planned Parenthood Broadens Health Care Focus
The organization's national leadership is working to identify the health programs that could be expanded.