Politics
House defeats Republican attempt to cut construction workers’ wages
July 21, 2022When it comes to Davis-Bacon, Republicans think people want to be paid less.
Read moreCalifornia law allows victims to sue gun companies
July 21, 2022Nearly every industry is held to account when their products cause harm or injury—all except one, the gun industry.
Read morePolitical heat rises on Biden to declare climate change emergency
July 20, 2022Heat waves in the U.S. and Europe underline the urgency of declaring an emergency that would increase the ability to fight the national and global disasters.
Read morePre-empting Supreme Court reversal, House Democrats pass same-sex marriage bill
July 20, 2022Said one Republican who voted yes: “If gay couples want to be as happily or miserably married as straight couples, more power to them.”
Read moreProgressive push to curb war armaments crashes; pro-labor proposals win
July 20, 2022Unprecedented Pentagon spending spree wins backing of both Republicans and Dems in Congress.
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