by Brett Wilkins, staff writer "If history teaches us anything, it is that big money interests do not just give you anything," the senator said in support of the union drive in Bessemer. "You've got to stand up and you've got to fight for it."
by Jessica Corbett, staff writer "This law, like so many others being pursued by Republicans in statehouses across the country, is a blatant attack on the Constitution and good conscience."
by Brett Wilkins, staff writer "I fear that the international community has only a short time remaining to act," said United Nations special rapporteur Tom Andrews.
by Jessica Corbett, staff writer While lawmakers are also using the Congressional Review Act to challenge one other policy change, it could be used to target dozens of deregulatory actions from Trump's presidency.
by Kenny Stancil, staff writer "This is yet another greenwashing tactic wielded by the fossil fuel industry to distract from their disproportionate responsibility for the climate crisis."
by Jake Johnson, staff writer "The U.S. government can help end the pandemic if it uses its legal leverage with Moderna to jumpstart an ambitious vaccine manufacturing program to benefit the world."
by Jon Queally, staff writer Survey shows that voters across political spectrum prefer raising taxes on state's wealthy to cutting essential services and key public programs.
by Julie Hollar The people coming to the border are real people, most of them going through a harrowing and dangerous journey to escape even more harrowing situations.
by Diana Buttu The coronavirus does not stop at checkpoints. As an occupier, Israel must provide medical supplies to Palestinians and adopt measures to combat the disease there.
by Mark Engler, Paul Engler Groups such as Sunrise and Justice Democrats are reviving the old idea of realignment, with hopes of provoking new political transformations.
by Angela Bradbery Reframing taxes as an investment in public services that we all use or benefit from—such as roads and bridges, water and sewer systems—would be one approach.
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