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September 08, 2023

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Abortion Rights Groups Bring 'People's Voice' to Florida Supreme Court, Demanding End to 15-Week Ban

"The people of Florida have said over and over that their right to control their own bodies and make their own healthcare decisions should remain a protected right in the Florida Constitution," said one advocate.

Julia Conley

With Funds Opposed by GOP, IRS to Target Ultrawealthy Tax Delinquents

"This news stands in stark contrast to the approach taken by House Republicans, who want to allow wealthy tax cheats to continue business as usual," said U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.

Jessica Corbett

Rolling Medicaid Purge Called 'Largest Concentration of Health Insurance Loss' in US History

One activist warned that "this is going to become the healthcare legacy of the Biden presidency" if his administration doesn't act.

Jake Johnson

'Absolutely Devastating News': Antarctica Warming Quicker Than Models Projected

The new study's lead author said that "it is extremely concerning to see such significant warming in Antarctica, beyond natural variability."

Jessica Corbett

Mega-Rich Are Paying $600,000+ a Year to Insure Their Mansions Against Climate Disaster

"The growing insurance crisis illustrates the vital importance of seeing climate change as a risk to the entire financial system," said one watchdog group.

Jake Johnson

African Climate Leaders Say Nairobi Summit Fell Victim to Corporate Interests, False Solutions

"The solutions do not lie with private capital and the age-old profit driven model," said one advocate.

Julia Conley

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Opinion

Climate Deniers Should Not Assume They Will Never Face Justice

Time has a way of catching up with scientific falsehoods—and so too for those who peddle them.

Steven Day

Marijuana Should Be Descheduled—Not Rescheduled

Reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to a lower classification (like II or III) won’t bridge the widening gap between state and federal marijuana laws.

Paul Armentano

Congress Must Act to End Overt Corruption Within US Supreme Court

Many of the current Justices behave like they think they’re royalty, between lifetime appointments and the unwillingness or inability of Congress to control or “regulate” them. This is both dangerous and wrong.

Thom Hartmann

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