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Deb Haaland’s Nomination for Interior Secretary Lauded as “Important Step”
If confirmed, Haaland will be the first Native American to serve in a cabinet position.
US COVID-19 Deaths and Infections Shatter Records During Vaccine Rollout
Until vaccines are widely available, there's “no reason to let up” on masking and other basic public health measures.
Nina Turner Pledges “No Honeymoon” for Biden as She Launches Bid for Congress
If elected, she will join the growing progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Congress.
William Barr Resigns as Attorney General on Heels of Electoral College Vote
Barr leaves his post after angering Trump for not backing his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud more strongly.
World Is “Speeding in the Wrong Direction” on Climate, Says Greta Thunberg
The world is not doing enough to keep global heating below 2 degrees Celsius -- the goal of the 2015 Paris agreement.
Biden’s Pick of Tom Vilsack to Head USDA Is a Missed Opportunity
Those opposed to Vilsack’s nomination say he has a record of supporting corporate interests and loosening regulations.
Hunger Pandemic Will Surpass COVID Impact, Warns World Food Programme
The world’s largest humanitarian organization dealing with hunger and food security has won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Some Countries May Not Have COVID Vaccine Until 2022 as Richer Ones Hoard Supply
A growing movement is calling for the suspension of intellectual property rights to expand access.
After Uber and Lyft’s Prop 22 Win, Big Tech Could Push Wave of Anti-Worker Laws
Uber, Lyft, and other companies that rely on gig workers spent more than $200 million to promote Prop 22.
Group Sues Georgia for Purging 200,000 Voters Ahead of 2020 Election
Black Voters Matter Executive Director Cliff Albright speaks about why the state is “ground zero” for voter suppression.