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October 05, 2022
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Union members demonstrate outside the home of Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), one of three holdouts in the Senate Democratic Caucus who has yet to
co-sponsor the PRO Act, in Alexandria, Virginia on May 5, 2021.
Coalition Representing 24 Million Workers Demands Senate Vote on PRO Act Before Midterms
"Passing the Protecting the Right to Organize Act would level the playing field for these workers, and show people which side the Senate Democrats are on," said one advocate.
by Kenny Stancil



Rep. Ro Khanna speaks to reporters
Khanna Tells Biden to Cut Off Weapons to Saudis as OPEC Agrees to Slash Oil Supply
"President Biden should make it clear that we will stop supplying the Saudis with weapons and air parts if they fleece the American people and strengthen Putin by making drastic production cuts."
by Jake Johnson



An activist stands outside City Hall in Flint, Michigan
'Absolutely Shameful': Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Crisis Charges Against 7 Officials
"This means there are currently no criminal charges over 8 years later," lamented one journalist.
by Jake Johnson
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Safe Tap Water Is a Human Right
But from Michigan to Mississippi to Tribal communities in the West, millions of Americans don't have it.
by Farrah Hassen



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Reviving the Child Tax Credit Is a Winning Campaign Message for Democrats This Coming Midterms
The expanded Child Tax Credit was the most impactful anti-poverty program in a generation. Democrats should campaign on bringing it back.
by Jim Pugh



Man recovers on a bed at a shelter after losing home to Hurricane Ian in Florida
The Climate Emergency Is Very Much Here. Now We Must Act.
Climate impacts are here today so we need to double down on climate adaptation now.
by Andreas Karelas
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