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March 22, 2023

Top News

Democrats Propose $300 Billion Investment to Treat Housing as Human Right

"In the richest country in the world, it is a moral imperative that we take this issue head-on," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Idaho Hospital Ends All Labor and Delivery Care, Citing Abortion Ban

"Consequences for Idaho physicians providing the standard of care may include civil litigation and criminal prosecution, leading to jail time or fines," said Bonner General Health as it closed its obstetrics unit.

Fears of Monarch Butterfly Extinction as Numbers Plummet 22% in Annual Count

"Despite heroic efforts... we could still lose these extraordinary butterflies by not taking bolder action," warned one conservationist.

Bernie Sanders Targets Moderna Greed in Covid-19 Vaccine Hearing

"Should people in America and around the world be allowed to get sicker and sometimes die because they cannot afford the outrageous and arbitrary prices that the pharmaceutical industry demands?" asked the Vermont Independent.

New Watchdog Project Targets Neoliberal 'Hacks' Posing as Economic Prophets

"Anyone who claims they have the absolute answer to every economic question isn't being honest with you. They're being a hack, and they shouldn't be considered serious sources."

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'Appalling': Biden Administration Declines to Force Big Pharma to Cut Price of Prostate Cancer Drug

Senate Dems Urge Treasury Chief to Crack Down on Rich Tax Dodgers

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Opinion

Water's Moment: Advancing the Human Right to Water in the United States

Water isn't a commodity to be sold to only those that can pay. It's a basic right our government must provide to all residents.

Monica Lewis-Patrick,Susana De Anda

Why We Can't Just Do It: The Truth About Our Failure to Curb Carbon Emissions

We're at a crisis point. A sacrifice is needed and only a sacred cow will do. But we know the problem with sacred cows.

Richard Heinberg

Enlisting Students in the Fight for Healthier Online Public Spaces

What might it look like if students could learn about their digital spaces while at the same time working to improve them?

Leslie Stebbins

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