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Texas Regulators Plan Takeover of Houston Independent School District
Public education advocates say the move is racist, as white-majority districts with lower ratings are being left alone.
Reform Candidate Wins United Auto Workers Presidency in Stunning Upset
Shawn Fain won after campaigning on a militant approach to organizing, internal democracy and solidarity against tiers.
People Affected by Toxic Fuel Leak in Hawaii Now Face Taxes on Emergency Aid
Adding insult to injury, some residents are receiving tax bills for aid sent after the Navy contaminated their water.
Nearly 8 in 10 Voters Support Sanders Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60k
New polling finds that majorities of voters across the political spectrum support the idea.
Two Trains Derail in Arizona and Washington as Congress Sits on Safety Bill
The derailment in Washington state Thursday spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on tribal lands.
Kentucky GOP Breaks Public Meetings Law to Pass Anti-Trans Bill Targeting Kids
Republicans introduced the bill with little to no notice during the House's lunch hour when few lawmakers were around.
Kentucky Workers Fight for a Union at Amazon’s Biggest Air Hub
It’s now firing season at Amazon, and no worker is safe without a union.
In Chicago and Denver, Progressives Face New Challenges — and Opportunities
Chicago and Denver municipal races offer a foretaste of electoral challenges for the left in 2023.
Poll: Democrats Sympathize More With Palestine Than Israel for the First Time
The shift in opinion comes as the Israeli government is further entrenching apartheid against Palestinians.
DeSantis Aims to Revoke Liquor License for Hotel That Hosted Drag Show Last Year
The move comes as Republican lawmakers have introduced a slew of anti-drag bills across the country.