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Biden appointees moving fast to reverse Trump’s anti-worker moves

March 23, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

For the first time in a long time, real inspectors are on their way to high-hazard workplaces including hospitals and meat and poultry processing plants.

Progressive lawmakers step up push to end filibuster

March 22, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

It’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.

Oakland crafting pilot program for response to mental health crises

March 19, 2021 By Marilyn Bechtel

Idea is to have trained civilians, rather than cops, respond to health issues currently overwhelming the police.

White supremacist propaganda increased in 2020, report says

March 18, 2021 By Aaron Morrison

White supremacist propaganda reached alarming levels across the U.S. in 2020, according to a new report that the Anti-Defamation League provided to The Associated Press.

Environmentalists seek climate action in U.S. infrastructure bill

March 17, 2021 By Climate Nexus

Environmental groups are launching a $10 million push for Congress to make climate change central to infrastructure legislation.