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In Defense of Workers, Sanders Says 'The Fed Must Stop Raising Interest Rates'
"Our goal must not be to 'get wages down,'" the democratic socialist senator asserted. "Our goal must be to end corporate greed."
Report Shows Google, Other Ad Networks Fund and Profit From Climate Disinformation Sites
"We have to stop this industry of opaque ad networks from propping up the dark corners of the internet," said one campaigner, calling the study "further proof that tech companies can't be trusted to self-regulate."
'Big Win' for Climate: EU Parliament Backs Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
"The momentum behind a treaty to keep fossil fuels in the ground in a fair and timely fashion is phenomenal and growing," said one campaigner.
ACLU Accuses DeSantis of 'Grotesque Abuse of Power' for Voter Arrests
Newly released body camera footage, says the rights group, "reveals the real, human impact of these anti-voter schemes and the confusion it has created."
High Gas Prices and Big Oil's Midterm Scheme in One Easy-to-Understand Tweet
After raking in billions of dollars in profits and price-gouging Americans for gas and other essentials, the fossil fuel industry aims to "undermine the clean energy agenda to keep us addicted to their product," warns one climate campaigner.
'Lawless and Reckless': Warren Condemns Fifth Circuit Attack on CFPB
"Extreme right-wing judges are throwing into question every rule the CFPB enforces to protect consumers and businesses alike," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
'Most Disastrous PM in Our History': UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns
The Tory leader's decision came after she reversed course on a proposed tax cut for the wealthy amid a massive cost-of-living crisis.
Campaigners to Biden: 'Tell Congress to Pass a Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax'
"The price gouging from Big Oil is unacceptable and that's exactly why we need a Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax—the most simple first step to stop this profiteering and deliver immediate relief to working people."
Judge Signals Trump Knowingly Signed Court Doc With False Election Fraud Claims
The judge ordered the former president's lawyer John Eastman to provide the January 6 panel with emails deemed "sufficiently related to and in furtherance of a conspiracy to defraud the United States."
Oklahoma Inmate Facing Execution After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal
Benjamin Cole's attorneys argue he is severely mentally ill and his condition has worsened in prison.
Refused by Lower Courts, Right-Wing Group Asks SCOTUS to Stop Student Debt Relief
Noting that district and appeals courts rejected the group's request, one analyst projected that this case "is not going anywhere." However, a record number of Americans don't trust the high court.
US Progressives 'Stand in Solidarity' With Women and Girls Defying Iran's Oppression
"We steadfastly support the Iranian people's demands of 'Women, Life, Freedom,' condemn the decades of oppression at the hands of the Iranian authorities, and call on them to halt their outrageous violence against peaceful protesters."
Concerned Over Lack of 'Working-Class' Energy for Midterms, Sanders Plans 8-State Blitz
"It is rather amazing to me that we are in a situation right now, which I hope to change, where according to poll after poll, the American people look more favorably upon the Republicans in terms of economic issues than they do Democrats," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Melting Glaciers Could Unleash Frozen Viruses That Fuel Future Pandemics: Study
"Spillover risk increases with runoff from glacier melt," the paper states. "Should climate change also shift species range of potential viral vectors and reservoirs northwards, the High Arctic could become fertile ground for emerging pandemics."
People of Ukraine Collectively Awarded EU's Highest Human Rights Prize
"This award is for those Ukrainians fighting on the ground. For those who have been forced to flee. For those who have lost relatives and friends. For all those who stand up and fight for what they believe in."
'Imminent Danger': Millions Set to Lose Medicaid, Food Benefits Once Public Health Emergency Ends
"When the public health emergency ends, many individuals and families will experience the cumulative impact of losing access to both Medicaid and SNAP," advocates warned.
Group Calls for US Ban on Gasoline Exports to Combat Big Oil Price Gouging
"The fossil fuel industry has made obscene profits throughout a deadly global pandemic, and will continue this profiteering at the pump by promoting fuel exports when supplies are tight."
Texas Woman's Near-Death Experience Is What GOP 'Hopes to See Nationwide'
"It's this simple: If anti-choice Republicans win control of Congress, they will pass a national ban on abortion," said one advocate.
'Devastating': Right-Wing Swedish Government Shutters Environment Ministry
"It is impossible to describe more clearly how little this government values the environment and the climate," said the leader of the Swedish Greens.
Putin Declares Martial Law in Illegally Annexed Ukrainian Regions
The move comes as the war intensifies and fears of nuclear catastrophe mount amid a complete absence of diplomatic negotiations.
The pine-tree flag of New England was adopted by the New England Confeder-
acy in 1643, was flown at the battle of Bunker Hill, and even today is the official flag of Lincoln County, Maine.
The brave bird at the top right--
the puffin---is at home on our New England coast.
