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."
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."
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."
by Kenny Stancil "Vague statements about supporting voting rights... are meaningless if these entities continue to fund the politicians behind restrictive voter legislation."
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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