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More Workers Are Saying That Minimum-Wage Jobs Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
Since the pandemic hit, more people have started to question why they should accept poor working conditions and low pay.
Chomsky: Biden’s “Radical” Proposals Are Minimum Measures to Avoid Catastrophe
An ever-growing military budget and continued support for oil and gas meanwhile push us inexorably toward doomsday.
YouTube Bans Rand Paul for Urging People to Defy Basic Public Health Guidelines
The Kentucky senator and former physician encouraged people to be irresponsible, saying “they can’t arrest all of us.”
Fossil Fuel Companies Turn to “Green” Pipelines to Qualify for New Subsidies
With emission cuts on the horizon, the fossil fuel industry is working hard to stay in business.
Journalist Removed From McCarthy Presser Over Question on Jan 6 Commission
Journalist Grant Stern asked McCarthy why he opposed the formation of a commission to investigate the Capitol attack.
Predatory Banks at Walmarts Made Over 100 Percent of Profits From Overdraft Fees
Banks that earn most of their income from overdraft fees resemble payday lenders more than traditional banks.
Biden to Set Goal for Half of All Vehicle Sales to Be Electric by 2030
The president is reinstating Obama-era rules on vehicle pollution, but climate advocates say that may not be enough.
COVID Relief Packages Dramatically Reduced Poverty. They Should Be Permanent.
Poverty could all too easily boomerang back up to pre-pandemic levels within months if we don't keep recent measures.
Trump May Have Broken Promise to Donate Salary in Last Year as President
Though he donated much of his salary, Trump still found ways to get large sums of tax dollars spent at his properties.
Republican Reaction to 1/6 Hearing Was an Explosion of Denial
The unreality of all this denial serves to underscore the broader surrealist landscape we find ourselves in.