U.S.
Case before Supreme Court may be definitive for farmworker rights
March 23, 2021The ruling could reflect the long term effect of having right-wing Trump-appointed judges on the Court.
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Progressive lawmakers step up push to end filibuster
March 22, 2021It’s wrong, they say, that Republican senators only have to threaten a filibuster in order to kill legislation that is critical for the American people.
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Police standards and protocols not up for questioning at Chauvin trial
March 22, 2021Jury selection nears completion; the scope of inquiry limited to not examine police standards.
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Oakland crafting pilot program for response to mental health crises
March 19, 2021Idea is to have trained civilians, rather than cops, respond to health issues currently overwhelming the police.
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With renewed union backing, House passes Dream Act
March 19, 2021The bill provides a path to citizenship for the 700,000 undocumented Americans brought to this country as children.
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