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August 04, 2023

'Renters Are Struggling': Economists Back Tenant-Led Push for Federal Rent Control

"We have seen corporate landlords—who own a larger share of the rental market than ever before—use inflation as an excuse to hike rents and reap excess profits beyond what should be considered fair and reasonable."

August 03, 2023

Entire House Democratic Leadership Backs Anti-Choice Cuellar in 2024 Run

"It's galling to see leadership muster behind Cuellar, of all people at all times," said one advocate.

August 02, 2023

82% of Voters Oppose GOP Push to Cut Social Security for Americans Under 50: Poll

"Voters would rather see taxes on wealthy Americans to ensure Social Security remains a guarantee for all," said the head of Data for Progress.

August 02, 2023

Abu Ghraib Contractor Torture Case Likely Heading to Trial After US Judge's Order

"The ruling has cleared the way, almost 20 years hence, for our clients to tell their story in open court," said the legal director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, which filed suit on behalf of detainees.

August 02, 2023

GOP's 'Fiscal Vandalism and Political Sabotage' Prompts Second-Ever US Credit Downgrade

"Republicans were warned that their repeated brinksmanship and deficit-funded tax giveaways for the wealthy and big corporations would have consequences," said one House Democrat.

August 01, 2023

'Most Significant Charges Yet': Trump Indicted for Trying to Overturn 2020 Election

"Holding Trump accountable for his crimes pulls our democracy back from the precipice and prevents his criminal attempt to overturn an election from being forgotten or normalized," said one watchdog leader.

August 01, 2023

'Will Literally Change Lives': Massachusetts Legislature Approves Universal Free School Meals

"Congress must follow suit and make this a reality for every child who calls America home," said U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley.

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To Prevent Coups Like Niger's, Ban the Recognition of Military Regimes

The institutionalization of such principles under international law would foster democracy and better governance throughout the world.

Beware ADNOC’s Greenwashing Ahead of COP28

CCS should not be used as a smokescreen for real climate action or as an excuse to carry on drilling. We must transition away from oil and gas.

Latest Trump Indictment Is the Most Serious Yet

All of the charges rest on the claim that Trump and his co-conspirators knew the former president lost the 2020 election, and that his claims of fraud and voting irregularity were unfounded.

Gabriel J. Chin

Elon Musk Is Absolutely an Enemy of Free Speech

The magnate positions himself as a champion of free and open debate while taking extraordinary efforts to silence any honest criticism and independent research that might negatively impact him or his businesses.

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