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July 31, 2023

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Faith Leaders, Parents, and Public Education Advocates Sue Over First US Religious Charter School

"Governmental sanctioning of a religious charter school drives a stake in the heart of religious liberty and seeks to eviscerate the fundamental precept of the separation of church and state," said the head of a plaintiff group.

Jessica Corbett

In Pursuit of 'Housing Justice for All,' Cori Bush Reintroduces Unhoused Bill of Rights

"We have the power and money to end the unhoused crisis," said the Missouri Democrat. "We just need the will to reorient congressional priorities."

Kenny Stancil

Conservationists Push EPA to Add 1,000+ Pollutants to 'Outdated' List of Toxic Chemicals

"It's stupefying that the last time the EPA updated its toxic pollutant list, the 8-track was considered an advanced technology and Gerald Ford was president," said one group.

Julia Conley

Climate Groups Announce Global Days of Action to 'Propel Renewable Energy Revolution Forward'

"Around the world, people are uniting to wrest power and resources away from reckless fossil fuel companies," said one campaigner. "The window to act is short—but there is still time to create enormous positive changes."

Kenny Stancil

Medicare and Medicaid's Birthday Calls Attention to GOP Plot to 'Dismantle These Vital Programs'

"The Republicans are openly admitting they want to steal your Social Security and Medicare and then force you to work till you drop dead," said one Democratic lawmaker.

Julia Conley

'Polluters Must Pay': Senators Urge Biden DOJ to Sue Big Oil Over Decades of Climate Lies

"Thanks to the illegal lies of the fossil fuel industry, climate change is wreaking catastrophic damage upon the United States," four progressive U.S. senators write in a new letter.

Jake Johnson

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Opinion

No, the ADA Did Not Fix Ableism in America

Disabled people have waited and struggled for decades for another round of legislative and cultural justice—and we are fervently organizing for it with renewed energy.

Kehsi Iman Wilson

Biden Must Stop Protecting Fossil Fuel Profits Over People and the Planet

President Biden’s approach to the climate crisis is nothing short of hypocritical. While the president’s rhetoric aligns with global climate promises, his administration has approved massive fossil fuel projects.

Allie Rosenbluth

As Medicare Turns 58, It Still Must Be Protected and Expanded

Despite the demise of Build Back Better, we should not give up on expanding traditional Medicare. Real change takes time and persistence.

Max Richtman

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