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February 24, 2023

Top News

Progressives Urge Senate Dems to Ditch Tradition That's Allowing GOP to Veto Biden Judges

"Senate Democrats should eliminate every barrier possible" to confirm President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, said Indivisible.

Julia Conley

To Prevent More 'Catastrophic Derailments,' Rail Workers Outline Plan for Immediate Reforms

"We demand that the railroad be run safely, efficiently, and professionally, and not as some 'cash cow' for Wall Street investors and billionaires," said one union leader. "Much of what is wrong with the rail industry today can be fixed easily and quickly."

Kenny Stancil

Study Ties Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure to Higher Heart Attack, Disease Risk

"Our study clearly adds to the evidence that the current regulatory standards are not sufficient to protect the public," the study's lead author says as the EPA considers stricter standards.

Jessica Corbett

'I Am Disturbed': Locals Alarmed Over Plan to Inject Toxic Ohio Wastewater Underground in Texas

"It's foolish to put it on the roadway," said one Houston-area resident. "We have accidents on a regular basis. Do they really want to have another contamination zone?"

Kenny Stancil

Sanders Pushes Biden to Embrace Social Security Expansion

"It is not enough to point out the reactionary, anti-worker vision of the Republican Party," the democratic socialist senator stressed. "We have to present a positive, pro-worker alternative."

Brett Wilkins

Refugees 'Will Pay the Real Price,' Says Charity After Italy Detains Rescue Ship

"This is simply the wrong way to address this humanitarian crisis," said the U.N. human rights chief of a new law that imposes new regulations on migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean.

Julia Conley

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House Dems Rip Lance Gooden for 'Blatantly Racist' Attack on Rep. Judy Chu

'Biden and Yellen Should Be Ashamed': US Picks Ex-Wall Street Executive to Lead World Bank

Poor People's Campaign, Families Demand DOJ Probe of Over 100 West Virginia Jail Deaths

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Opinion

As Biden Takes On Airline Junk Fees, It's Worth Asking Why Buttigieg Didn't

Buttigieg not only could have addressed this years ago, not only should have, but was explicitly directed by Congress to do so.

Dylan Gyauch-Lewis

After One Year of Devastation, A Peace Offensive Is Badly Needed to End War in Ukraine

Given the ratcheted-up rhetoric coming from both Putin and Biden, this will not be easy. But those of us who appreciate the seriousness of the current situation must speak out now.

Ted Glick

'America Is Not a Racist Country': How Nikki Haley Became Israel's Candidate for the White House

Haley is hoping to cash in—literally—on her dedication to Israel and to her country's hawkish foreign policy in the Middle East.

Ramzy Baroud

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