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New Progressive Coalition Pressures Senate to Pass the PRO Act
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by Jessica Corbett
The new group came as one expert told senators that "meaningful policy
changes like the PRO Act are crucial for restoring a fair balance of
power between workers and employers."
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Unemployment Claims Jump After GOP-Led States Cut Off Federal Jobless Aid
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by Jake Johnson
"Already, more than three million workers have seen their federal UI
benefits cut off early. So far, data has flatly rejected the hypothesis
that these workers would move quickly to open jobs."
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Abortion Ban, Calling Law 'Categorically Unconstitutional'
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by Julia Conley
"Abortion remains legal in Arkansas," said the ACLU, "as it is in all 50
states."
Dems Urge Biden to Seize 'Watershed Moment' and Cut Nuclear Stockpile
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by Andrea Germanos
The administration is being called on to "make bold decisions to lead us
towards a future where nuclear weapons no longer threaten all humanity."
Big Corporations That Decried Georgia Voter Suppression Law Donated to Its Key Backers
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by Kenny Stancil
"Vague statements about supporting voting rights... are meaningless if
these entities continue to fund the politicians behind restrictive voter
legislation."
'Lives Are on the Line': Dire Warnings and Calls for Action as US Covid Cases Soar
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by Jake Johnson
If the Biden administration doesn't reinstate mask and distancing
guidelines, one expert warned, "we could well be on our way to another
national surge—and one that was entirely foreseen and entirely
preventable."
Rejecting Calls to Abolish the Filibuster, Biden Insists Republicans 'Know Better' on Voting Rights
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by Jake Johnson
"Republicans aren't going to wake up and 'know better' than suppressing
the vote," said one critic. "The filibuster encourages them to obstruct
and our reluctance to end it emboldens them to do worse."
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At The Olympics, Dr. Biden Should Be an Ambassador for Vaccine Equity
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by Liza Barrie
Dr. Biden should arrive with a message of global unity to tackle the
virus, and a clear signal that the U.S. will lead rich nations in
ensuring that everyone, everywhere has access to COVID-19 vaccines.
We Better Control Machines Before They Control Us
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by John Feffer
Artificial intelligence wants you (and your job).
Misinformation's Deadly Profit Motive
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by Jessica González, Carmen Scurato
Big Tech companies continually put profits and growth over the safety of
their users. We cannot wait for more people to die before we take
action.
Billionaire Space Race: The Ultimate Symbol of Flawed Capitalism
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by Tim Jackson
Despite overwhelming evidence that relentless expansion is undermining
nature and driving us towards a devastating climate emergency, the
"fairytales of eternal growth" still reign supreme.
The Strange Case of Attorney General Merrick Garland
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by Mike Lofgren
In his brief time in office, he has acted like a partisan Republican.
Why?
Rachel Robinson, First Lady of Baseball, Turns 99
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by Peter Dreier
Rachel Robinson was not only Jackie's partner, she is also a feminist
and civil rights crusader.
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Newswire...
CODEPINK Statement on SASC $25 Billion Pentagon Budget Increase
CODEPINK
Telling People Seeking Asylum ‘Do Not Come’ is Heartless and it Doesn’t Work
Amnesty International - USA
Biden Administration Announces Decommissioning of Oil Rigs Off California
Center for Biological Diversity
Lawsuit Challenges Seismic Oil, Gas Testing in Gulf of Mexico
Center for Biological Diversity
Demand Justice Statement on New Revelations About Trump Administration’s Meddling in Probe About Brett Kavanaugh
Demand Justice
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