Saturday, January 4, 2025

■ The Week in Review


As House GOP Reelects Johnson as Speaker, Coalition Says Hands Off Medicaid

Hundreds of advocacy organizations warned lawmakers that "enacting Medicaid cuts would betray your constituents of all political affiliations who are seeking more economic security, not less."

By Jake Johnson • Jan 3, 2025



Steelworkers Union Applauds as Biden Blocks Sale of US Steel to Japanese Giant

"We're grateful for President Biden's willingness to take bold action to maintain a strong domestic steel industry and for his lifelong commitment to American workers," said United Steelworkers International President David McCall.

By Eloise Goldsmith • Jan 3, 2025



In Blow to Open Internet, Federal Appeals Strikes Down Biden FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

The ruling creates a "dangerous regulatory gap that leaves consumers vulnerable and gives broadband providers unchecked power over Americans’ internet access," said one advocate.

By Julia Conley • Jan 2, 2025



Now 'Things Get Much Worse': Palestinian Rights Movement Under Threat as Trump Returns

"This administration will likely be coming very quickly to try to take down the Palestinian rights movement," said a Jewish Voice for Peace Action leader.

By Jessica Corbett • Jan 2, 2025



'New Year's Eve Ethics Massacre': House Panel Quietly Drops Campaign Finance Probes

One analyst said the House Ethics Committee has "effectively legalized the conversion of campaign funds for personal use."

By Jake Johnson • Jan 2, 2025



'The American People Did Not Vote for Whatever the Hell This Is,' Warns House Democrat

Rep. Jim McGovern said the House GOP's rules package offers "the clearest window yet into their agenda for the next two years."

By Jake Johnson • Jan 2, 2025



Medicare for All Tops Sanders' Prescription to 'Make America Healthy Again'

"Our real problem is not so much a healthcare crisis as it is a political and economic one," he wrote in an op-ed.

By Olivia Rosane • Jan 1, 2025



House GOP Tries to Protect Netanyahu From ICC With Rules Package

"How did a bill to protect Netanyahu make it into the House rules package to be voted on immediately after the speaker vote?" asked one lawmaker. "Where are our priorities?!"

By Jessica Corbett • Jan 1, 2025



Sanders Lays Out Plan to Fight Oligarchy as Wealth of Top Billionaires Passes $10 Trillion

"If there was ever a moment when progressives needed to communicate our vision to the people of our country, this is that time," wrote Sen. Bernie Sanders. "Despair is not an option."

By Jake Johnson • Dec 31, 2024



Jimmy Carter's Daughter Thanks Writer for Focus on Her Dad's Defense of Palestinian Rights

"There is no better way to remember him," said Amy Carter.

By Jessica Corbett • Dec 30, 2024


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■ Opinion


Are You Still Wondering Why Workers Voted for Trump?

The frustration, the resentment, the anger about the rigged system was building long before Donald Trump came on the scene.

By Les Leopold • Jan 1, 2025


Americans Are Angry About Their Health Insurance—With Good Reason

As a physician, I have seen patients suffer and die in order to pad the bottom lines of corporate health insurers—and in recent years I have seen this problem getting much worse.

By Claudia Fegan • Jan 1, 2025


Will Defeating the Oligarchs Be Easy? Of Course Not

If there was ever a moment when progressives needed to communicate our vision to the people of our country, this is that time. Despair is not an option.

By Bernie Sanders • Dec 31, 2024