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Biden’s Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Toxic East Palestine Crash
Rail workers hope the lawsuit is a "wake-up call" to rail companies who lobby for lax regulations and strict scheduling.
Biden Wants More Border Patrol Than MAGA Republicans
The president positioned himself to the right of the GOP and its fear-mongering about fentanyl in a recent tweet.
US Bombs Syria 2 Weeks After House Voted Against Withdrawing Troops
Thursday's airstrikes were among several Biden has approved without congressional authorization since taking office.
The US Owes Iraq “Just Compensation,” Says Founder of Muslim Peacemakers Group
The war in Iraq has “left scars and a visible legacy” among Iraqis, says Sami Rasouli.
The Questionable Economic Calculus Behind the Willow Project
Claims that the ConocoPhillips venture will secure energy independence and Alaskan prosperity don't hold up to scrutiny.
Human Rights Groups Call on Biden Not to Revive Migrant Family Detention
“The Biden administration … is going against all the promises that they made on the campaign trail,” said Silky Shah.
Groups Sue to Block Biden-Approved Willow Oil Project in Alaska
The Biden administration "greenlit this carbon bomb without adequately assessing its climate impacts," said an attorney.
Pro-Israel Lobby Doesn’t Deserve Exemption From Criticism of Money in Politics
Making pro-Israel lobby contributions off-limits to scrutiny only serves the agenda of apologists for Israeli apartheid.
Biden’s Budget Includes Tax Hikes Targeting Corporations and the Rich
While the plan still keeps corporate tax rates relatively low, progressives applauded the hikes as "long overdue."
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.