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Joe Biden
Rush Limbaugh’s Death Evokes Little Sympathy From Progressives on Social Media
Limbaugh's brand of promulgating hate on the airwaves has been copied countless times by other right-wing radio hosts.
Biden Wants to Move Past Trump, Others Warn It’s Dangerous to Ignore the Past
Biden refused to refer to Trump by his name during a recent town hall event, calling him “the former guy” instead.
AOC Calls to Keep Pushing as Biden Demurs on Canceling $50K in Student Loan Debt
In lieu of canceling $50,000 in loan debt per borrower, Biden said he is “prepared to write off” $10,000 per person.
Biden Says Vaccines Will Be Available to Everyone in the US by the End of July
Bottlenecks in vaccine administration remain, but Biden says that the U.S. will have over 600 million doses by August.
While Congress Considers No Minimum Wage Raise, Fast Food Workers Strike for $15
Joe Biden has said that the $15 minimum wage proposal may not make it through stimulus talks.
Texas’s Independent Electric Grid Leaves Millions Without Power
Texas operates on its own separate energy grid which has left millions out of power.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans to Roll Out Slower Mail, Higher Prices
New details of the proposal intensified pressure on Biden to take decisive action before DeJoy inflicts any more damage.
Legalizing All Drugs Is Just the Beginning of a Compassionate Drug Policy
In a new book, neuroscientist Carl Hart shares stories of his own drug use to break down the stigma.
Biden Indicates Americans May Need to Wear Masks Throughout 2021
One health model suggests total deaths from COVID-19 could be cut in half between now and June 1 if everyone wore masks.
Biden Plans to Rescind Trump-Era Medicaid Work Requirements
The move has been lauded as a step toward reversing one of Trump's most vicious attacks on the poor and vulnerable.