politics
Trump says some anti-Semites are “very nice,” but not Rep. Ilhan Omar
March 8, 2019The controversy surrounding Minnesota’s newly elected Rep. Ilhan Omar has been blown way out of proportion for very specific reasons.
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At engine plant, corporate greed, merger and pay cut forced strike
March 1, 2019“We cannot and will not allow powerful companies like Wabtec to undo decades worth of progress on workers' rights."
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To cheers, Dem-run House OKs gun background checks bill
February 28, 2019The “background checks bill offers more than ‘thoughts and prayers’ to keep students safer."
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With wide backing, progressive lawmakers formally unveil Medicare For All
February 27, 2019With wide backing from unions and citizens groups, and majority public support, the House Progressive Caucus formally unveiled its comprehensive Medicare For All legislation.
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House OKs bill overturning Trump’s “national emergency”
February 26, 2019Trump declared his emergency on Feb. 15 after Congress refused his demand for $5.7 billion for his Mexican wall, a project foes term both racist and ineffective.
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